India’s Presence at Global Anti-Terror Financing Forum
India Strengthens Global Commitment at 4th ‘No Money for Terror’ Conference: At the 4th ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) Conference held in Munich, Germany, India reaffirmed its global leadership in combating terror financing. Having been an active participant since 2018, India highlighted the growing misuse of digital financial tools, cryptocurrencies, and cross-border fund transfers by terror outfits and stressed the need for a global regulatory framework to address these evolving threats.
Rising Digital Threats in Terror Financing
India drew attention to the increased exploitation of encrypted platforms, crowdfunding tools, and cryptocurrency exchanges by terrorist networks. The Indian delegation urged for international cooperation in intelligence sharing, monitoring of virtual assets, and stricter regulation of digital payment systems to plug emerging loopholes in anti-terror mechanisms.
India’s Legal and Institutional Framework
India presented its legal architecture with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 at the core. The 2019 amendments to these laws have empowered agencies to seize assets linked to terrorism. The establishment of the Terror Funding and Fake Currency (TFFC) Cell under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was also showcased as a targeted effort.
Enforcement Bodies and Sectoral Regulation
India highlighted the formation of three new verticals under NIA focusing on Cyber Terrorism, Explosives & Prohibited Arms, and Human Trafficking. Institutions like FIU-IND and the RBI have fortified the anti-money laundering (AML) regime, issuing mandates for reporting suspicious transactions, particularly related to fake currency and terror links.
Addressing Cryptocurrency and Virtual Asset Risks
A core point of discussion was India’s regulation of Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers (VDA SPs) under PMLA, 2002, bringing them under mandatory AML, CFT, and CPF obligations. Compliance now includes KYC norms, transaction audits, and risk assessments to prevent the use of digital currencies in financing terrorism or proliferation.
Technology and Intelligence Coordination
India showcased NATGRID, its advanced real-time data sharing and surveillance system, that bridges over 10 key law enforcement and intelligence agencies. NATGRID plays a vital role in tracking cross-border terror financing and enhancing coordination in counter-terror operations across jurisdictions.
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India Strengthens Global Commitment at 4th ‘No Money for Terror’ Conference:
| Feature | Details |
| Conference Name | 4th ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) Conference |
| Year & Location | 2025, Munich, Germany |
| India’s Participation | Active since 2018 |
| Key Concerns Raised | Cross-border funding, crypto misuse, global collaboration |
| Key Legal Acts | UAPA (1967), PMLA (2002), Amendments in 2019 |
| Key Agencies | NIA, FIU-IND, RBI, FCORD |
| Crypto Regulation | VDA SPs under PMLA, AML/CFT/CPF compliance mandatory |
| Technology Platform | NATGRID for intelligence sharing |
| New NIA Verticals | Cyber Terror, Explosives & Arms, Human Trafficking |
