(a) whether the Government have recently tracked several remittances from
Middle East and western nations to suspect Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) individuals who are considered to be sympathizers of anti-national
elements;
(b) if so, the details in this regard with the names of NGOs and individuals; and
(c) the action taken against each of those found guilty?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)
(a) & (b): Remittances are regularly scrutinized from a national security perspective. Based
on intelligence, in specific cases, further details in respect of remittances are obtained,
analysed and operationalized. No specific reports pertaining to Middle East or western nations
have been received.
(c): Depending on the nature of the remittance, remitter and status of the beneficiary,
appropriate action is initiated. This can include action under Unlawful Activities
(Prevention) Act (UAPA), Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Foreign Exchange
Management Act (FEMA) by the concerned agencies.