Money Laundering (International)

Money laundering investigations increasingly involve cross-border financial flows, offshore assets, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement mechanisms. In India, such matters are governed primarily by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), often working in coordination with international frameworks such as FATF guidelines, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs), and Letters Rogatory (LRs). These proceedings typically involve parallel actions by enforcement agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), foreign regulatory bodies, and overseas financial intelligence units. Cases may include asset tracing abroad, freezing or attachment of foreign properties, and coordination between jurisdictions for evidence collection and enforcement. We represent individuals, corporations, and global entities in PMLA investigations, adjudication proceedings, and appellate matters, ensuring robust defence strategies at every stage. Our work includes challenging ECIR initiation, provisional attachment orders, and enforcement actions, while safeguarding client rights during cross-border investigations. Our approach integrates domestic PMLA defence with international cooperation frameworks, ensuring coordinated legal strategy across jurisdictions and minimizing financial and reputational exposure.