Paytm Payments Bank has been hit with a substantial fine of Rs 5.49 crore by the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND). This penalty stems from violations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), specifically concerning the bank's obligations under the act and related rules. The FIU-IND initiated a review after receiving information that funds from illegal online gambling activities were being channelled through accounts held at Paytm Payments Bank.
Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) imposes penalty of Rs. 5,49,00,000 on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd with reference to violations of its obligations under PMLA
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), in furtherance of the powers conferred upon the Director FIU-IND under Section 13(2)(d) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 5,49,00,000 (rupees five crore forty nine lakh) on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd with reference to the viol
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