In a move aimed at strengthening the country's digital financial security framework, the Ministry of Finance has notified the inclusion of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the list of agencies authorized to receive information under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
The decision, announced through G.S.R. 261(E) dated April 25, 2025, amends the earlier notification G.S.R. 381(E) issued on June 27, 2006. The inclusion of I4C as the 27th agency eligible to access PMLA-related data is being seen as a significant step towards enhancing cybercrime investigation capabilities in India.
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), an initiative under the Ministry of Home Affairs, plays a central role in tackling the rising threat of cybercrimes across the country. With this amendment, the I4C will now be able to receive financial intelligence from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) to aid in the detection and prosecution of money laundering activities with a cybercrime angle.
The notification was issued under clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of section 66 of the PMLA, 2002, which empowers the Central Government to share information obtained under the Act with other authorities in the public interest.
Experts believe that this move will boost inter-agency coordination, allowing for faster response and better enforcement action in cases where cybercrime intersects with money laundering.
Official copy of the notification is mentioned below
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