FIU-IND and I4C sign MoU on cyber fraud
What happened
- FIU-India and I4C signed an MoU to share information against cyber fraud and financial crimes [PIB].
Background
- Mule accounts route cyber-fraud proceeds.
Why it matters
- Cyber fraud and money laundering overlap, so the two agencies need to share data.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-04-09): FIU-India and I4C signed an MoU to share information against cyber fraud and financial crimes.
- Cyber fraud and money laundering overlap, so the two agencies need to share data.
Quotable data pointFIU-India and I4C signed an MoU to share information against cyber fraud and financial crimes.
PIB: Finance: FIU–I4C MoU, 9 Apr 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: FIU, I4C.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
I4C works under
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
FIU-IND law
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Focus
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Finance: FIU–I4C MoU, 9 Apr 2026
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