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  FATF showcases India-US joint crackdown on 150 mn dollars darknet drug network as ‘best practice'

  India | September 07, 2025 7:20 IST

  Investigations uncovered that the brothers operated a global drug trafficking network using digital platforms to sell narcotics worldwide. The illicit proceeds were laundered through cryptocurrencies, with the investigation revealing their control over 8,500 Bitcoins.

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  FATF flags state-sponsored terror financing for first time, validates India's stand on Pakistan

  World | July 09, 2025 16:42 IST

  The FATF for the first time has officially recognised state-sponsored terrorism, reinforcing India’s long-standing charge against Pakistan-based groups like JeM and LeT. Citing the Pulwama and Gorakhnath attacks, the report exposes how terror outfits exploit hawala, crypto and e-commerce platforms.

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  Terror groups exploiting e-commerce and online payment services for funding: FATF

  Business | July 08, 2025 20:12 IST

  In its 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks', the FATF flagged that certain terrorist organisations have been and continue to receive financial and other forms of support from several national governments.

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  FATF flags Pakistan's ballistic missile link, India may use report to seek Pak's return to grey list

  World | June 21, 2025 11:12 IST

  The report highlights how dual-use goods, critical for ballistic missile production, were mis-declared in shipping documents and traced back to Pakistan’s National Development Complex (NDC).

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  FATF condemns Pahalgam attack, says such attacks could not occur without funds for terror support

  India | June 16, 2025 23:53 IST

  The FATF statement comes in the backdrop of Indian authorities highlighting Pakistan's persistent support for terrorism and its funneling of multilateral funds for arms procurement.

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  India likely to move World Bank to tighten screws on Pakistan, may ask FATF for grey-listing

  India | May 23, 2025 16:17 IST

  India feels that Pakistan has failed to act on terror emanating from its territory and has been diverting funds from multilateral agencies to buy arms and ammunition.

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  FATF report praises India's anti-money laundering efforts, warns of Al-Qaeda threats in J-K

  World | September 19, 2024 16:36 IST

  The FATF, in its latest report published on September 19, noted that the country has made significant steps in financial inclusion, more than doubling the proportion of the population with bank accounts and encouraging greater reliance on digital payment systems.

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  FATF adopts India's mutual evaluation report, lauds efforts in tackling money laundering

  World | June 28, 2024 17:21 IST

  The adoption of the report marks a significant milestone for India and is greatly advantageous for the economy due to increased investor confidence. India has been included in FATF's 'regular follow-up' category, a distinction shared by only four other G20 countries.

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  Supreme Court in 'larger public interest' grants extension to ED Director SK Mishra till Sept 15

  India | July 27, 2023 22:23 IST

  SC today (July 27) began hearing on the Centre's plea seeking an extension of the ED director's tenure in view of the ongoing Financial Action Task Force (FATF) review.

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  Pakistan govt rejects Imran's negotiations offer: 'Talks are held with politicians, not terrorists'

  World | May 28, 2023 19:04 IST

  The critical statement came as the "ousted PM" constituted a seven-member team to hold talks with the incumbent government over developing consensus on a date for the general elections.

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  Russia 'pressurising' India to avoid being placed on FATF's blacklist; Will India take any steps?

  World | May 27, 2023 17:27 IST

  Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Japan's Hiroshima during the G7 Summit, where India advocated for peace talks through dialogue and diplomacy. The move, according to multiple Russian news outlets, was not appreciated by Moscow officials.

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  RBI updates KYC instructions on wire transfers

  Business | May 04, 2023 21:49 IST

  The central bank has updated instructions in the Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC) related to wire transfers and also aligned the same with the relevant recommendation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

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  Major setback for Russia: FATF suspends Moscow's membership over ongoing Ukraine war

  World | February 24, 2023 20:44 IST

  The global watchdog on terror financing said it is also deeply concerned by the reports of arms trade between Russia and United Nations-sanctioned jurisdictions, and malicious cyber-activities emanating from Russia

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  Russia barred from future projects of FATF

  World | October 21, 2022 23:47 IST

  The FATF will continue to monitor the situation and consider at each of its plenary meetings whether grounds exist for lifting or modifying these restrictions.

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  India reacts to Pakistan's removal from FATF's 'grey list'

  India | October 22, 2022 6:48 IST

  Pakistan has been taken off the 'grey list' in the wake of Islamabad's "high level political commitment" in dealing with the menace and carrying out reforms in its existing monitoring mechanism, according to the watchdog. The decision was taken by the FATF in its plenary held in Paris on October 20-

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  Pak taken off from global terror financing watchdog FATF's grey list after 4 years; India reacts

  World | October 22, 2022 7:32 IST

  FATF welcomed Pakistan's significant progress in improving anti-money laundering, combating financial terror.

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  Pakistan likely to exit FATF's grey list during money-laundering watchdog's Oct plenary: Report

  World | October 17, 2022 15:16 IST

  Pakistan may exit FATF grey list: Pakistan was included in the increased monitoring list in June 2018 for deficiencies in its legal, financial, regulatory, investigations, prosecution, judicial and non-government sectors to fight money laundering and combat terror financing.

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  Pakistan working closely with FATF to schedule early on-site visit to exit grey list

  World | June 18, 2022 21:40 IST

  Pakistan will continue to be on the "Grey List" of countries under increased monitoring of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a statement from the Paris-based global money-laundering and terror-financing watchdog said on Friday.

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  Pakistan one step away from exiting FATF grey list

  World | June 18, 2022 21:39 IST

  The development came late Friday when FATF President Marcus Pleyer announced conclusion of the four-day plenary session in Berlin and announced approval of Pakistan's performance report, adding that an onsite visit would be done before a formal announcement.

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  Pakistan to remain on FATF 'grey list', further decision after on-site verification

  World | June 17, 2022 23:54 IST

  FATF President Dr Marcus Pleyer said that while the country is not being removed from the grey list today, it will be removed if the on-site verification goes well.