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Enforcement Directorate Secures High PMLA Conviction Rate
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The Enforcement Directorate reported a 94.82% conviction rate in Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases involving 123 accused as of December 31, 2025, the Union government said in a written Rajya Sabha reply. The reply said ED recorded 5,158 investigations since 2020–21, filed 1,960 prosecution complaints, and is using technology, including AI, OSINT and forensic tools, to fast‑track complex financial probes.
Key Points
- 1Reports conviction of 123 accused in 55 of 58 PMLA cases (94.82%) as of Dec 31, 2025
- 2Highlights ED's increased prosecution since 2020‑21: 5,158 investigations and 1,960 prosecution complaints filed
- 3Signals stronger tech‑driven investigations using AI, OSINT and forensic tools to expedite complex financial probes
Scoring Rationale
Official Rajya Sabha data give credible, timely enforcement metrics; limited novelty and narrow technical depth moderate overall impact.
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