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 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.
FATF Compliance or Overreach? India’s Enforcement Directorate Under Scrutiny for Excessive Powers
The ED has cast its dragnet wide. It is using the interpretation of a circular issued by the agency itself in 2020 for this purpose. The circular was intended to define its role. But it has a clause giving its director enormous discretionary powers.
FATF Standards Weaponized? India’s Civil Society Under Siege
Prime Minister Modi’s aggressive measures against NGOs, justified under FATF compliance, have led to a severe funding crunch and operational challenges for civil society in India.
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First published on The Wire: https://thewire.in/rights/stop-misuse-pmla-target-scholars-activists-open-letter Over 500 citizens, including rights…
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First published on The Caravan: https://caravanmagazine.in/law/ed-political-toolTweet The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in…
