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What is a Non-banking Financial Company?

Non-banking financial company shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (f) of section 45-I of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

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Who has the responsibility to furnish information to Director, FIU-IND

Every reporting is required to communicate to the Director the name, designation and address of the Designated Director and the Principal Officer. The Principal Officer shall furnish the information referred to in Rule 3 of Prevention of Money-Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules 2005, to the D

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Which documents need to be submitted to the Reporting Entity for Client Due Diligence, verified and maintained when the client is an individual?

Where the client is an individual, he shall submit to the reporting entity, (a) the Aadhaar number where, he is desirous of receiving any benefit or subsidy or where he decides to submit his Aadhaar number voluntarily; or (b) the proof of possession of Aadhaar number where offline verification can b

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What is the process of KYC under PMLA?

KYC stands for Know Your Customer. Under PMLA, Reporting Entities are required to obtain information about their customers' identity, address, occupation, and other relevant details by collecting their PAN, Officially Valid Documents (OVD) & other related documents.

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What is a Banking Company?

Banking company under PMLA means a banking company or a cooperative bank to which the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 1949 (10 of 1949) applies and includes any bank or banking institution referred to in section 51 of that Act.

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What are the proceeds of crime?

Proceeds of crime mean any property derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of criminal activity relating to a scheduled offence or the value of any such property or where such property is taken or held outside the country, then the property equivalent in value held wi

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Which documents need to be submitted to the RE for Client Due Diligence, when the client is a company?

Where the client is a company, it shall submit to the reporting entity the certified copies of the following documents or the equivalent e-documents thereof, namely: ​ (i) certificate of incorporation; (ii) Memorandum and Articles of Association; (iii) Permanent Account Number of the company; (iv) a

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Does PMLA, 2002 or the rules thereunder prescribe any procedures and manner verifying for identity of clients?

Yes. Rules 9 and 10 of the PML Rules prescribe the procedures & manner for verification and maintenance of the records of the identity of clients.

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Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) recommended?

Yes. We strongly recommend enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your CoinDCX account. Even if someone gains access to your password, they won't be able to access your account without the verification code generated by your Google Authenticator app.

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What's the difference between an OTP and 2FA?

Although both help verify your identity, they work differently: OTP 2FA Sent to your registered email address or mobile number. Generated by the Authenticator app on your device. Used for identity verification during account-related actions. Adds an extra layer of security during login and other sen

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What is the Secret Key, and why should I save it?

The Secret Key is a unique code used to link your CoinDCX account with Google Authenticator. Keep it in a safe place. If you change or lose your phone, you can use the Secret Key to restore your 2FA without setting it up again. Never share your Secret Key with anyone, including someone claiming to b

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Can civil court grant injunction against any action taken by the Director, FIU-IND?

No civil Court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of any matter which the Director, an Adjudicating Authority or the Appellate Tribunal is empowered by or under this Act to determine and no injunction shall be granted by any Court or other authority in respect of

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Whether any civil or criminal proceedings can be initiated for furnishing information?

No. It is provided for in section 14 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, that the reporting entity, its directors and employees shall not be liable to any civil or criminal proceedings against them for furnishing information under clause (b) of sub-section (l) of section 12.

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Can fine imposed under section 13 be recovered in the event of default?

Yes. Section 69 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, provides that where any fine or penalty imposed on any person is not paid within six months from the day of imposition of fine or penalty, the Director or any other officer-authorised by him in this behalf may proceed to recover the am

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What is a Transaction?

Transaction means a purchase, sale, loan, pledge, gift, transfer, delivery or the arrangement thereof and includes: (i) opening of an account; (ii) deposits, withdrawal, exchange or transfer of funds in whatever currency, whether in cash or by cheque, payment order or other instruments or by electro

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Can PMLA be applied to foreign transactions?

Yes, PMLA can be applied to foreign transactions. It can also be applied to transactions that take place outside India but have a connection with India.

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What is the objective of PMLA Act 2002?

The objective of PMLA is to prevent money laundering and to confiscate and seize the proceeds of crime, thereby combating terrorism financing and other illicit activities.

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What is money laundering?

Money laundering is the process of converting proceeds obtained from criminal activity into legitimate funds. It involves concealing the source of illegal money by disguising it as legitimate funds.

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Who can be charged under the PMLA Act 2002?

A person shall be guilty of offence of Money Laundering if such person is found to have directly or in-directly involved in the process or activity connected with proceeds of crime. This includes individuals, companies, and financial institutions.

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Why is KYC important?

KYC is important because it helps prevent identity theft, fraud, and money laundering.

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