Paytm Payments Bank Hit With Rs 5.49 Crore Fine Over Money Laundering Breach



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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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FAQ :

Paytm Payments Bank has been fined Rs 5,49,00,000 (five crore forty-nine lakh rupees).

The fine was imposed by the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND).

The fine was imposed due to violations of Paytm Payments Bank's obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and related rules.

The bank's accounts were used to route and channel money generated from illegal acts, including organising and facilitating online gambling.

The penalty order was issued on March 1st, 2024.




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