ED slaps Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India, Rs 10 cr on CEO Aakar Patel. India News – Times of India

New Delhi: A fine of Rs 51.72 crore and Rs 10 crore has been imposed against Amnesty India and its former chief Akar Patel Directorate of Enforcement for Violation of Foreign Exchange Act respectively (Ed) said on Friday.
The Adjudicating Authority of ED has adjudicated a SCN issued to M/s. Amnesty India International Pvt. Ltd. (AIIPL) and its CEO Aakar Patel for contravention of the provisions of FEMA,

The federal agency said it initiated action against the duo based on information that Amnesty International, UK made foreign contributions following the FDI route through its Indian entities (non-FCRA companies) to avoid foreign contributions. Sending a large amount”. Regulation Act (FCRA) to expand its NGO activities in India.
This was despite the Home Ministry denying prior registration or permission to Amnesty International India Foundation Trust (AIIFT) and other trusts under FCRA.
The Enforcement Directorate said the show-cause notice of the penalty was issued as the money was received in “contravention” of the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
(with inputs from agencies)