FATF’s latest report on India exposes its failure to prevent the misuse of its recommendations, as evidenced by India’s continued “partial compliance” and systematic targeting of NGOs using FATF-inspired laws, prompting PUCL to demand urgent legal reforms and protection for civil society.
Global civil society organizations are sounding the alarm on the misuse of FATF standards to justify increasing attacks on development NGOs, calling for urgent action to protect civic space while maintaining effective anti-money laundering measures.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released its Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on India after a 14-year gap, presenting
Today’s release of India’s Mutual Evaluation Report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) overlooks critical aspects of the country’s
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.
A comprehensive report by the American Bar Association reveals how India has exploited FATF recommendations to justify laws that suppress civil society and human rights defenders.
A new report titled “Indian Government shields Hindutva Terror Groups in breach of FATF Standards” sheds light on India’s failure to prevent terrorist financing of Hindutva groups while ostensibly complying with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
The Indian government has exploited the 2010 and 2013 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) assessment reports to supplement its arsenal of counterterrorism and money laundering laws, many of which are routinely used to target civil society organisations and human rights defenders.
FATF’s latest evaluation praises India’s anti-money laundering efforts while overlooking serious concerns about civil society suppression
India’s Enforcement Directorate, empowered by FATF-inspired legislation, faces accusations of becoming a political tool for quashing dissent by the ruling party.
