Define Money Laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. What is the punishment for offence of money laundering under Section 4 of the Act?

CS Executive · Economic, Business and Commercial Laws · PYQS · June 2024
Define Money Laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. What is the punishment for offence of money laundering under Section 4 of the Act?

Answer & Explanation:

Section 3 of the Money Laundering Act, 2002 states that whoever directly or indirectly attempts to indulge or knowingly assists or knowingly is a party or actually involved in any process or activity connected with the proceeds of crime including its concealment, possession, acquisition or use and projecting or claiming it is an untainted property shall be guilty of offence of money laundering. Section 4 of the Money Laundering Act, 2002 provides that any person who commits the offence of money laundering shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years and also liable to fine. However, where the proceeds of crime involved in money laundering relates to any offence specified under the Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic substance Act, the punishment may extend to rigorous imprisonment for ten years.

Topics: Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

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