India Joins ARIN-AP Steering Committee, Assumes Presidency, and Will Host AGM in 2026.

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India has joined the Steering Committee of ARIN-AP to combat economic crimes and enhance asset recovery.


      - Enforcement Directorate(ED), representing India in this network, investigates money laundering and foreign exchange law violations.

      - The platform allows ED to obtain and share intelligence informally, enabling formal actions through bilateral or multilateral agreements.

     

Main Points:-   (i) India will assume the Presidency of the network in 2026 and host its Annual General Meeting(AGM) in 2026.

      (ii) India can now contribute to ARIN-AP's decision-making and administrative responsibilities, advancing its mission to combat economic crimes and support asset recovery globally.

(iii) This alignment reflects India's commitment to international cooperation on financial crimes and supports its broader strategic goals under the G-20, especially the Nine Point Agenda on fugitive economic offenders and asset recovery.
About Directorate of Enforcement (ED)

Director : Rahul Navin
Headquarters: New Delhi
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