Central Govt. Amends PMLA Norms, Designates FIU-India Director as Regulator for Expanded Reporting Entities

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  • Last Updated on 14 November, 2023

Amendment in PMLA Norms

Notification No. S.O. 4876(E) & 4877(E), Dated 09.11.2023

Earlier, the Central Government expanded the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, through a notification dated 07.03.2023 & 09.05.2023. The amendments enhanced the coverage by including crypto currencies and various entities & individuals such as company directors, individuals serving as formation agents, partners of firms, trustees, & nominee shareholders as reporting entities under PMLA.

Now, for the purpose of above-mentioned notification, the govt has designated Director, Financial Intelligence Unit, India as Regulator.

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