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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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What are the penalties for violating PMLA?

Violation of PMLA can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.

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What is an OVD?

OVD stands for “Officially Valid Document” means the passport, the driving license proof of possession of Aadhaar number, the Voter's Identity Card issued by Election Commission of India, job card issued by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the State Government, the letter issued by the National Po

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Can appeal be filed against the order of Director, FIU-IND imposing fine?

Any reporting entity aggrieved by any order of the Director made under sub-section (2) of section 13, may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Tribunal.

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How long does it take to complete this step?

It takes less than a minute. You just need to select your occupation and income range.

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For how long should the record of transactions be retained?

The records referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 12 shall be maintained for a period of five years from the date of transaction between a client and the reporting entity. The records referred to in clause (e) of sub-section (1) of Section 12 shall be maintained for a period of fiv

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Since when Virtual Assets are covered under PMLA Act 2002?

As per the Notification received from Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance on 7th March 2023, Virtual Digital Assets, their safekeeping or administration is covered under PMLA Act 2002.

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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 role of FIU-IND under PMLA?

FIU-IND (Financial Intelligence Unit - India) is the central agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing, and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions. It plays a crucial role in identifying and preventing money laundering and other related offences.

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In what form is the information on the identity of clients required to be maintained?

Rule 10 of the PML Rules specifies that the reporting entity shall maintain information on the identity of clients in the manner as may be specified by the sector Regulators.

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What documents need to be submitted to the Reporting Entity for Client Due Diligence (client is a trust)?

Where the client is a trust, it shall submit to the reporting entity the certified copies of the following documents or the equivalent e-documents thereof, namely: ​ (i) registration certificate; (ii) trust deed; (iii) Permanent Account Number or Form No.60 of the trust; and (iv) such documents as a

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What documents are required and why are compliance checks performed?

You may be asked for additional details such as: ​ Wallet type (self-custody or exchange) VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) name Identity of sender/receiver Proof of wallet ownership ​ These details help us comply with the global FATF Travel Rule.

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Can I still trade or use INR deposits if CDW is disabled?

Yes. Even if Crypto Deposit & Withdrawal (CDW) access is disabled, you can still trade on CoinDCX and use INR deposits/withdrawals normally.

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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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What are the actions for not complying with the obligations under PMLA?

If the Director, in the course of any inquiry, finds that a reporting entity or its designated director on the Board or any of its employees has failed to comply with the obligations under Chapter IV of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 , then, without prejudice to any other action that m

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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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What are the roles and responsibilities of various regulators & authorities in the enforcement of PMLA?

Section 54 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 empowers and requires various regulators & authorities to assist in the enforcement of the Act.

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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 are a reporting entity’s obligations with regard to the beneficial ownership verification?

All reporting entities should, at the time of commencement of an account-based relationship with a client, determine whether the client is acting on behalf of a beneficial owner, and identify the beneficial owner and take all steps to verify the identity of the beneficial owner.

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Is it mandatory to implement a Client Due Diligence programme?

Yes. Every reporting entity is required to formulate and implement a client due diligence programme approved by the senior management.

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