Economic Offences

Why it matters

• They undermine the integrity of financial markets and erode public trust in economic institutions.
• Such activities pose a direct threat to national security by facilitating money laundering and the financing of illicit operations.
• These offences distort the level playing field for legitimate businesses and negatively impact the overall ease of doing business.
• The complexity of these crimes necessitates specialized investigative frameworks and inter-agency coordination to ensure effective prosecution.

How it is asked

Focus on the legal framework for prevention, such as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the role of specialized agencies like the Enforcement Directorate and Serious Fraud Investigation Office, and the challenges of international cooperation in tracking cross-border financial crimes.