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Is it necessary to use the same Google account for both CoinDCX and CoinDCX Web 3?

Yes, you need to use the same Google account for both platforms

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When should the verification of identity of clients be undertaken?

Every reporting entity shall identify its clients, verify their identity, obtain information on the purpose and intended nature of the business relationship; and determine whether a client is acting on behalf of a beneficial owner, and identify the beneficial owner and take all steps to verify the i

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Who is a reporting entity?

Reporting entity means a banking company, financial institution, intermediary or a person carrying on a designated business or profession.

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What is a Financial institution?

Financial institution means a financial institution as defined in clause (c) of section 45- I of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934) and includes a chit fund company, a housing finance institution, an authorised person, a payment system operator, a non-banking financial company and the D

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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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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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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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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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Income & Occupation Details

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Is there any standard format required to be used by reporting entity for furnishing information to the Director, FIU-IND?

Yes. Every reporting entity is necessarily required to furnish information to Director, FIU-IND online in a standard format prescribed for the purpose. For this purpose, the reporting entity has to register itself with FIU-IND using the portal https://finnet.gov.in.

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What is a Chit Fund Company?

Chit fund company means a company managing, conducting or supervising, as foremen, agent or in any other capacity, chits as defined in Section 2 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982.

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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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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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PMLA Rules from a Reporting Entity POV

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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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