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

International | Dated: 14 Nov 2024

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

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - 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.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (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.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country has joined the Steering Committee of ARIN-AP and will assume its Presidency while hosting the AGM in 2026?

Correct Answer: India

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Directorate of Enforcement (ED)

  • Director : Rahul Navin
  • Headquarters: New Delhi