Vivek Aggarwal (IAS) gets another 6 months extension as Director of FIU - India

New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of additional charge for Vivek Aggarwal (IAS) as Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND). The Department of Revenue had proposed the extension, which has been granted for a period of six months, effective from September 30, 2024, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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Aggarwal, who currently serves as Additional Secretary in the Department of Revenue, has been handling the responsibilities of Director at FIU-IND since January 2023. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre.

The FIU-IND, which operates under the Ministry of Finance, is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information related to suspicious financial activities. It plays a key role in safeguarding the integrity of India’s financial system.

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