Fema / RBI : RBI's KYC framework mandates customer identification, risk categorization, and ongoing monitoring to combat money laundering and t...
Corporate Law : The Court examined whether a predicate FIR is necessary before the ED can act under the PMLA. It held that inquiry proceedings and...
Fema / RBI : Individuals who receive or transfer funds on behalf of others may face prosecution under various Indian laws. The article explains...
Corporate Law : Organized crime disrupts fair competition by introducing illegal goods and laundering illicit funds. The analysis highlights its d...
Corporate Law : This examines whether recent rulings have strengthened or softened bail standards under PMLA. The key takeaway is that courts are ...
Finance : The agreements introduce structured protocols for intelligence sharing and monitoring compliance under PMLA. The ruling highlights...
Corporate Law : FIU-IND imposed a ₹9.27 crore penalty on Bybit for violating PMLA compliance. The platform operated without registration, leadin...
Corporate Law : Bombay High Court directs Enforcement Directorate to regulate statement recording hours under PMLA, emphasizing same-day examinati...
Corporate Law : Read about the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) search operations under PMLA at 14 locations in Haryana and Punjab, uncovering ca...
Finance : Discover India exceptional performance in the FATF Mutual Evaluation 2023-24, placing it in the 'regular follow-up' category and b...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court granted bail under the PMLA, noting prolonged custody, documentary evidence, delayed trial, parity with co-accused, ...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court set aside the High Court's PMLA bail order for failure to apply Section 45 twin conditions and remanded the matter f...
Corporate Law : Karnataka HC refused to cancel bail, holding that the Section 45(1) PMLA proviso exempts women from the twin conditions, subject t...
Income Tax : Orissa HC permitted surrender and directed same-day bail consideration under a strict first hour-second hour timeline, applying pa...
Corporate Law : Karnataka HC granted PMLA bail after 275 days’ custody, holding Article 21 prevailed where trial had not progressed and delay wa...
Corporate Law : The Centre has permitted Home First Finance Company India Ltd. to perform Aadhaar authentication under Section 11A of the PMLA aft...
Corporate Law : The Finance Ministry has permitted seven reporting entities to conduct Aadhaar authentication under Section 11A of the PMLA. The n...
Corporate Law : NRIs and OCIs can now digitally onboard to NPS with relaxed physical presence requirements, while ensuring stringent KYC, anti-fra...
Finance : Ministry of Finance streamlines PMLA KYC rules for SEBI-defined intermediaries, allowing CKYCRR uploads, updates, and retrieval to...
Corporate Law : The Ministry of Finance has appointed 53 Special Public Prosecutors to handle cases on behalf of the Directorate of Enforcement un...
Stay compliant! The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 now covers professionals. Understand the recent amendments, reporting entity obligations, KYC requirements, and implications for practicing Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost and Management Accountants. Get insights into the onus on directors, partners, trustees, and nominee shareholders. Be aware of the changed landscape and ensure diligent compliance.
Money laundering is illegal process of concealing origins of money obtained illegally by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions.
Andhra Pradesh High Court held that department cannot pass order under section 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PML Act) without recording of proper reasons. Accordingly, the order attaching the accounts is set aside.
Explore the implications of the inclusion of practicing professionals like CAs, CSs, and CWAs under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Understand the increased responsibilities, verification requirements, and reporting obligations for these professionals.
Manturi Shashi Kumar Vs Director (Telangana High Court) Facts in the present appeal lie within a narrow As already noted above, appellant No.1 was an accused in the criminal case for offences which are considered as predicate offences under PMLA. In view thereof, a case was registered under PMLA following which the properties mentioned above […]
Central Government’s Notification on Further Activities Considered as Money-Laundering under Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the activities that are considered as money-laundering under sub-clause (vi) of clause (sa) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002. The notification specifies that certain activities, […]
. One of the most significant changes is the requirement for CAs, CSs, and CMAs to report suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) within 15 days of identifying them, up from the previous requirement of 7 days. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in a penalty of up to Rs. 10 lakh.
Discover the recent amendments to Indias Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) expanding its scope to include professionals like Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost and Works Accountants. Learn about the implications, compliance requirements, and the government’s efforts to strengthen the legal framework against money laundering and financing of terrorism in India.
the Finance Ministry has brought in practicing CS, CA, CMA carrying out financial transactions on behalf of their clients into the ambit of the money laundering law.
Explore the implications of the latest PMLA notification, bringing practicing professionals in CA, CS, and CMA under its purview for financial transactions on behalf of clients. Stay informed to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
