Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR)

The Enforcement Directorate has filed an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against 16 cooperative banks and societies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR)

An ECIR is a formal document that records the complaint lodged by the Enforcement Directorate regarding a particular case.
It serves several purposes, including: Identification of the case and facilitating departmental convenience.
- Initiating ED proceedings, which may involve the attachment of assets and arrests.

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Money laundering

Money laundering is the process of making illegally obtained money (from crimes like corruption, drug trafficking, or fraud) appear legitimate by hiding its true origins.

Key Features of ECIR

Internal Document: The ECIR is an internal document meant for the Enforcement Directorate’s use.
No Mention in PMLA Act: The ECIR is not mentioned in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) or its rules.
Not Equivalent to an FIR: ECIR cannot be equated with a First Information Report (FIR), which is typically filed in criminal cases.

Disclosure of ECIR in Arrest Cases

It is not mandatory for the Enforcement Directorate to provide a copy of the ECIR to the concerned individual in every case.
However, the ED must disclose the grounds for arrest at the time of making an arrest, as per legal requirements.

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Enforcement Directorate

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting financial crimes.
It was established in the year 1956 with its Headquarters at New Delhi.
It is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and certain provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

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