FATF fails its mandate with India review: Critical issues ignored
Today’s release of India’s Mutual Evaluation Report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) overlooks critical aspects of the country’s […]
FATF Silence Deafening as India Dismisses US Court Summons in Alleged Assassination Plot
As India rebuffs US court summons over an alleged assassination plot, FATF’s silence on potential misuse of security apparatus highlights gaps in its oversight of counter-terrorism measures.
FATF Overlooks Civil Society Concerns in India’s Mutual Evaluation Report
FATF’s latest evaluation praises India’s anti-money laundering efforts while overlooking serious concerns about civil society suppression
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FATF Standards Under Scrutiny: India’s Anti-Terror Laws Weaponized by the State
India’s Enforcement Directorate, empowered by FATF-inspired legislation, faces accusations of becoming a political tool for quashing dissent by the ruling party.
FATF Compliance or Overreach? South Africa’s Intelligence Bill Raises Alarm
South Africa’s proposed General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, ostensibly aimed at addressing financial crime concerns, grants the State Security Agency sweeping powers that could threaten civil liberties and democratic oversight under the guise of national security.
FATF Recommendations Weaponized: South Africa’s Proposed Intelligence Bill Threatens Civil Liberties
While FATF scrutinizes South Africa’s technical compliance with anti-money laundering measures, it fails to address the broader implications of the country’s proposed intelligence legislation, which could undermine civil liberties and the non-profit sector under the guise of security.
FATF-Inspired Law Weaponized Against Scholars and Activists In India, Citizens Warn
Citizens raise alarm over misuse of anti-money laundering law to target activists and scholars in India. The open letter highlights how FATF-inspired legislation is being weaponized against government critics, undermining civil liberties and democratic processes.
FATF-Inspired FCRA Crackdown in India: Severe Consequences for Non-Profit Organizations
As nonprofits in India continue to lose their FCRA licences, the impact is being felt most sharply by their staff, the people they serve, and society at large.
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