Emerging Threats: ED's New Committee Tackles Money Laundering

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its efforts against money laundering by establishing a new Risk Assessment Management Committee (RAMC). Within seven months, the RAMC has overseen the registration of about 800 cases, tackling emerging threats such as digital arrests, foreign interference, and intellectual property fraud.

Chaired by a Special Director at the ED's Delhi headquarters, the RAMC was formed in October 2025 to assess cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act's stringent provisions. The committee aims to identify threats involving cyber and cryptocurrency-related frauds, foreign funding, and drug trafficking crimes.

A total of 794 cases have been recorded following 91 RAMC meetings, highlighting a shift from traditional cash-based corruption to complex digital and globally connected financial crimes. The report showcases a significant rise in cases during the 2025-26 fiscal year, with cyber and cryptocurrency fraud leading the way.

(With inputs from agencies.)