India Pressures FATF to Re-Greylist Pakistan Over Terror Financing

India is set to urge the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to place Pakistan back on its grey list for money laundering and terror financing. Authorities are preparing a dossier with evidence and aim to push for strict FATF scrutiny during the June meeting.

In a strategic move, India is determined to push the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to relist Pakistan on its grey list due to concerns over money laundering and terrorist financing activities. Government sources reveal that Indian authorities have already briefed the global financial watchdog about their intentions, stressing the urgency of the situation.

Ahead of the June FATF meeting, India plans to submit a comprehensive dossier outlining evidence implicating certain entities and individuals in terror financing and money laundering activities. Sources emphasize that India's actions could significantly alter the FATF's oversight of Pakistan's financial activities, calling for strict international scrutiny.

Historically, Pakistan has faced several challenges under FATF's watchful eye, having been removed from the grey list as recently as October 2022. However, past deficiencies in complying with FATF's action plans, particularly the need to target senior figures of UN-designated terrorist groups, have led India to advocate for renewed monitoring.

(With inputs from agencies.)