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Inside Indiaโ€™s Oil Import Cartel: How 5 Firms Control 90% of the Market โ€” And Why That Should Worry You - Shunyatax Global

Inside Indiaโ€™s Oil Import Cartel: How 5 Firms Control 90% of the Market โ€” And Why That Should Worry You

Ever wondered why petrol, diesel, and edible oils feel like theyโ€™re always expensive โ€” no matter what the global prices are doing? Itโ€™s not just taxes. Itโ€™s not just international prices. Itโ€™s something deeper, more hidden โ€” something that quietly...

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The Secret Oil Cartel in India: How 5 Companies Control 90% of Oil Importsโ€”and What You Can Do About It - Shunyatax Global

The Secret Oil Cartel in India: How 5 Companies Control 90% of Oil Importsโ€”and What You Can Do About It

Ever wondered why #petrol and #diesel prices in India rarely drop, even when crude oil prices fall globally? Itโ€™s not just about international rates or taxesโ€”thereโ€™s a hidden gatekeeping system behind it. Over 90% of Indiaโ€™s edible and fuel oil...

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Inside Liechtenstein's Secret World of Private Banks: The Tiny Country That Moves Billions - Shunyatax Global

Inside Liechtenstein's Secret World of Private Banks: The Tiny Country That Moves Billions

Most people know Liechtenstein for its fairytale castles and snow-capped Alps. But did you know this tiny countryโ€”just 25 km longโ€”quietly manages hundreds of billions in global wealth? ๐Ÿ’ฐPrivate banking here is so discreet that even seasoned investors might not...

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โœ… Title: How to Start a Legal Gold Import Business from Africa to Dubai (and Sell to India) - Shunyatax Global

โœ… Title: How to Start a Legal Gold Import Business from Africa to Dubai (and Sell to India)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Want to make 15% profit in the gold trade business? Here's how to do it legally and smartly. Gold isnโ€™t just shinyโ€”itโ€™s serious business. Over 1,100 metric tonnes of gold were imported into the UAE in 2024, and much...

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๐Ÿข Health Capital Solutions Ltd: The ยฃ1M Property Vault Tied to Power, Secrecy, and Legacy - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿข Health Capital Solutions Ltd: The ยฃ1M Property Vault Tied to Power, Secrecy, and Legacy

Sometimes, a company isnโ€™t just a company.Itโ€™s a vault.Itโ€™s a symbol.Itโ€™s positioning. Today, we look into a low-profile UK firmโ€”Health Capital Solutions Ltdโ€”which owns a ยฃ900,000 property, holds ยฃ763,000 in creditor loans, and keeps only ยฃ5,000 in its bank account....

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๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ How Fishing Boats Smuggle Fuel into India โ€” โ‚น28/Litre Diesel, Hidden in Engine Boxes - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ How Fishing Boats Smuggle Fuel into India โ€” โ‚น28/Litre Diesel, Hidden in Engine Boxes

While India imports millions of litres of oil legally, thereโ€™s a shadow network running parallel to it โ€” one that involves fishing boats, middlemen, and industrial buyers. Each day, over 5,000 litres of petrol and diesel are smuggled into India...

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๐Ÿ’ฐ How $50 Billion in African Gold Is Laundered Through Dubai Every Year - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ’ฐ How $50 Billion in African Gold Is Laundered Through Dubai Every Year

Each year, over $50 billion worth of unrefined gold leaves Africaโ€”mostly from Sudan, Mali, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. But this gold doesnโ€™t follow typical export-import routes. Instead, it follows a strategic detour through Dubai, where itโ€™s quietly turned...

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๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ How Raj Built a Fake UK Business Empire โ€” And Got Away With ยฃ100,000+ - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ How Raj Built a Fake UK Business Empire โ€” And Got Away With ยฃ100,000+

Every year, over 900,000 companies are registered in the UK. Most are legitimate. But some, like Rajโ€™s โ€œTech Lux Solutions Ltd,โ€ are ticking fraud bombs โ€” built to borrow, fake credibility, and vanish. Letโ€™s walk through how Raj pulled off...

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๐Ÿ’ฅ How Betting Apps Launder Billions Through Mauritius โ€“ And Why the Govt Isn't Stopping Them - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ’ฅ How Betting Apps Launder Billions Through Mauritius โ€“ And Why the Govt Isn't Stopping Them

Indiaโ€™s booming betting industry isn't just a tech story โ€” itโ€™s a money movement machine. And the most recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) action reveals just how massive and murky this system is. ๐Ÿงจ Mahadev App & โ‚น400 Crore Seized The...

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๐Ÿ’ธ The 2000 Rupee Note Exchange Scam: Inside India's Black Market Currency Network - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ’ธ The 2000 Rupee Note Exchange Scam: Inside India's Black Market Currency Network

When the Indian government announced the withdrawal of โ‚น2000 notes from circulation, it triggered more than just lines at banksโ€”it cracked open a massive underground economy. That economy was powered by politicians, bureaucrats, land mafias, resort owners, drug syndicates, and...

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๐ŸŒ Territorial Tax: How One Business Owner Went Global and Paid Zero Tax Legally - Shunyatax Global

๐ŸŒ Territorial Tax: How One Business Owner Went Global and Paid Zero Tax Legally

In todayโ€™s world, countries donโ€™t need the biggest armies to win influence. Some have discovered something far more powerful: territorial tax systems. These systems donโ€™t just attract foreign investmentโ€”they attract wealthy individuals, global businesses, and digital nomads who want to...

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๐ŸŒ What Are Territorial Tax Countries? Hereโ€™s Why the Rich Love Them - Shunyatax Global

๐ŸŒ What Are Territorial Tax Countries? Hereโ€™s Why the Rich Love Them

The world of taxes can feel confusingโ€”because it is designed that way. But within this complexity lies one of the most powerful and often misunderstood concepts in global finance: territorial taxation. You may have heard of countries like Singapore, Hong...

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The $25M Golden Superyacht That Got Seized: The True Story of Stefania - Shunyatax Global

The $25M Golden Superyacht That Got Seized: The True Story of Stefania

Once hailed as the Mediterraneanโ€™s floating jewel, the 41-meter Stefania wasnโ€™t just a superyachtโ€”it was a statement. Built by the elite Italian shipbuilder Rossi Navi, wrapped in gold, and furnished with Myanmar teak, Stefania screamed luxury. But today, itโ€™s making...

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Tokenized Real Estate in Dubai: Ownership, Virtual Assets & VAT Explained - Shunyatax Global

Tokenized Real Estate in Dubai: Ownership, Virtual Assets & VAT Explained

Dubaiโ€™s latest trendโ€”fractional real estate tokensโ€”lets you become a landlord for just a few dirhams. ๐Ÿ™๏ธ But is owning a โ€œsliceโ€ of a skyscraper via digital tokens really real estate ownership or just another crypto play? And how does the...

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there are several fully legal pathways to end up with a second passport under a new name. Hereโ€™s a quick rundown - Shunyatax Global

there are several fully legal pathways to end up with a second passport under a new name. Hereโ€™s a quick rundown

1. Citizenship-by-Investment Programs ๐ŸŒ Many countries let you โ€œbuyโ€ citizenship (and a passport) by making a defined investment. You can also choose a new legal name as part of your application paperwork. Popular options include: St. Kitts & Nevis โ€“...

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How to Spot & Avoid Cross-Border Payment Scams Using Fake KYC Sheets - Shunyatax Global

How to Spot & Avoid Cross-Border Payment Scams Using Fake KYC Sheets

1. The Anatomy of a โ€œDead Accountโ€ Scam ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ™‚๏ธ Scammers prey on businesses that handle international transfers face-to-face. Hereโ€™s the playbook: Fake KYC Sheet They send you a polished client info formโ€”company name, registration number, passport scan, even a Wise...

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Understanding Client Information Sheets for Cross-Border Transfers: Minimizing Fraud & Dead Accounts - Shunyatax Global

Understanding Client Information Sheets for Cross-Border Transfers: Minimizing Fraud & Dead Accounts

Every year, businesses lose an estimated $20 billion to payment fraud and โ€œdeadโ€ or inactive accounts when doing cross-border transfers. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Without a clear client information sheet, youโ€™re flying blindโ€”vulnerable to fake identities, frozen funds or sudden account shutdowns. Letโ€™s...

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How to Legally Manage Import Taxes and Cross-Border Payments for China Imports - Shunyatax Global

How to Legally Manage Import Taxes and Cross-Border Payments for China Imports

Did you know that over 60% of the worldโ€™s goods are manufactured in Chinaโ€”and yet import duties can add 10โ€“30% to your landed cost? ๐Ÿง From electronics to textiles, businesses often face surprise tax bills that eat into profits. To...

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Stripe: From Zero to a $95 Billion Fintech Giant - Shunyatax Global

Stripe: From Zero to a $95 Billion Fintech Giant

Imagine trying to sell cookies onlineโ€ฆonly to get stuck figuring out how to collect payments from customers around the world. ๐Ÿคฏ Before 2010, setting up credit-card processing was like rocket scienceโ€”requiring months of work, huge deposits and endless paperwork. Then...

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Leather Imports in India: Navigating Quarantine Rules, MD Pitfalls & Smooth Clearance  Hook-Style Intro - Shunyatax Global

Leather Imports in India: Navigating Quarantine Rules, MD Pitfalls & Smooth Clearance Hook-Style Intro

Importing luxury leather goods into India can feel like threading a needleโ€”exciting yet nerve-wracking. Every year, lakhs of dollarsโ€™ worth of jackets, purses, belts and shoes face quarantine holds, testing fees and storage charges, thanks to the Livestock Importation Act,...

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How Chile Became a Secret Tax Haven for Smart Global Entrepreneurs - Shunyatax Global

How Chile Became a Secret Tax Haven for Smart Global Entrepreneurs

If you think tax planning is only about rebates and deductions โ€” think again!Some of the worldโ€™s sharpest business minds are playing the game on a whole new level.Want proof? Letโ€™s talk about Chile, walnuts, lithium, and the six-year tax...

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The 1999-2000 India-South Africa Match Fixing Scandal: Money, Hawala & Hidden Millions - Shunyatax Global

The 1999-2000 India-South Africa Match Fixing Scandal: Money, Hawala & Hidden Millions

ricket is like a religion in India โ€” but kya hota hai jab is religion ko paisa aur crime corrupt kar de?Letโ€™s rewind to one of cricketโ€™s dirtiest secrets: the Indiaโ€“South Africa match-fixing scam of 1999โ€“2000.Ismein betting, #hawala networks, shell...

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Strait of Hormuz: Ek Chhoti Si Jagah Jo Puri Duniya Ka Oil Control Karti Hai - Shunyatax Global

Strait of Hormuz: Ek Chhoti Si Jagah Jo Puri Duniya Ka Oil Control Karti Hai

Aapko kya lagta hai โ€” duniya ka sabse bada #oil supply ek narrow gali se guzarta ho?Socho! Sirf 3 kilometer chaurai aur wahan se 20% global oil supply daily guzarti hai.Ye chhoti si jagah hai Strait of Hormuz, jise duniya...

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Why the Strait of Hormuz Is the Worldโ€™s Most Dangerous Oil Choke Point - Shunyatax Global

Why the Strait of Hormuz Is the Worldโ€™s Most Dangerous Oil Choke Point

When people say โ€œdonโ€™t put all your eggs in one basket,โ€ theyโ€™re probably not talking about oil tankers. But they should!Did you know 20% of the worldโ€™s oil flows through a single 3 km-wide stretch of water? One missile, one...

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5 Fast-Growing Sectors Where Big Money Is Being Made (But Also Lost) - Shunyatax Global

5 Fast-Growing Sectors Where Big Money Is Being Made (But Also Lost)

We all want to ride the wave to wealth, right? But sometimes, the wave is more like a bullet train โ€” and if youโ€™re not moving fast enough, youโ€™ll get run over. ๐Ÿš‚ Take a look at these five booming...

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Cyprus & GIFT City Sign MoU: What This $100 Billion Deal Means For Indian Investors - Shunyatax Global

Cyprus & GIFT City Sign MoU: What This $100 Billion Deal Means For Indian Investors

๐ŸŒ Gateway To Europe Just Opened Wider โ€” Hereโ€™s Why It Matters Big news for Indian #investors and #ITservices firms! The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City just signed an MoU with the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) to...

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Is Air Indiaโ€™s โ‚น1.25 Cr Crash Compensation Taxable? Hereโ€™s What The Law Says - Shunyatax Global

Is Air Indiaโ€™s โ‚น1.25 Cr Crash Compensation Taxable? Hereโ€™s What The Law Says

โœˆ๏ธ When Tragedy Strikes, Taxes Shouldnโ€™t Add To The Pain In a shocking #aircrash, families lose not just loved ones but also their sense of normalcy. Recently, Air India paid โ‚น1 crore plus an extra โ‚น25 lakh as compensation to...

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How BluSmartโ€™s Founders Diverted EV Loans Into Luxury: What Startups Must Learn Word Count: ~1100 words - Shunyatax Global

How BluSmartโ€™s Founders Diverted EV Loans Into Luxury: What Startups Must Learn Word Count: ~1100 words

๐Ÿ’ธ How Indiaโ€™s EV Poster Boy BluSmart Crashed into a 1000-Crore Loan Scam In a shocking twist to Indiaโ€™s green mobility dream, BluSmartโ€”once celebrated as the future of electric taxis in metrosโ€”has now gone bankrupt. But itโ€™s not just a...

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Is Compensation from Air Crashes Like Air Indiaโ€™s โ‚น1.25 Crore Payout Taxable in India? Here's the Law You Should Know - Shunyatax Global

Is Compensation from Air Crashes Like Air Indiaโ€™s โ‚น1.25 Crore Payout Taxable in India? Here's the Law You Should Know

When tragic accidents like an air crash occur, the emotional and financial toll is unimaginable. While no amount of money can bring back lost lives, compensation is often paid by airlines and the government to help affected families. But a...

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Air India AI171 Crash (June 12, 2025) - Shunyatax Global

Air India AI171 Crash (June 12, 2025)

ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  โœˆ๏ธ What we know 1. Air India AI171 Crash (June 12, 2025) A Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff...

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๐Ÿ๏ธ Tax Havens: Legitimate Planning vs. Criminal Risk โ€” Striking the Balance - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ๏ธ Tax Havens: Legitimate Planning vs. Criminal Risk โ€” Striking the Balance

Tax havens are often painted with a broad brush โ€” associated either with smart international tax planning or shady money laundering. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. For global businesses, tax havens offer strategic benefits. But for criminals, they...

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๐ŸŒ Tax Havens and the Money Laundering Debate: Clearing the Air Around Indiaโ€™s Role - Shunyatax Global

๐ŸŒ Tax Havens and the Money Laundering Debate: Clearing the Air Around Indiaโ€™s Role

In recent months, some politicians and industry experts have stirred debate by suggesting that India lacks transparency and is indirectly promoting money laundering. But to understand the nuances of this claim, itโ€™s essential to first unpack the role of tax...

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Donation or Deception? The Double-Edged Reality of Crowdfunding in a Digital Age - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ’ฐ Donation or Deception? The Double-Edged Reality of Crowdfunding in a Digital Age

Crowdfunding has redefined the way people raise money โ€” whether itโ€™s for launching a new product, funding a social impact project, or paying urgent medical bills.At its core, itโ€™s about collective power โ€” people pooling small amounts of money through...

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๐ŸŽฏ Crowdfunding or Crime-funding? The Hidden Risks of Online Donation Campaigns - Shunyatax Global

๐ŸŽฏ Crowdfunding or Crime-funding? The Hidden Risks of Online Donation Campaigns

Weโ€™ve all seen them โ€” emotional appeals circulating on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook. A child needs surgery. A community needs water. A funeral needs support. A quick scan reveals a mobile wallet or bank account and a plea to help....

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๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Protecting Purpose: Safeguarding NGOs and NPOs from Terrorism and Money Laundering Abuse - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Protecting Purpose: Safeguarding NGOs and NPOs from Terrorism and Money Laundering Abuse

Non-profit organizations (NPOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play a crucial role in global development, humanitarian aid, and peacebuilding. But increasingly, these very institutions โ€” built on goodwill โ€” are being targeted and exploited by criminals and...

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Remote Deposit Capture & AML: How Banks Can Mitigate Laundering Risks - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Remote Deposit Capture & AML: How Banks Can Mitigate Laundering Risks

While Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) offers undeniable convenience and efficiency, it also introduces certain vulnerabilities, particularly in terms of money laundering and terrorist financing. Financial institutions must take proactive measures to reduce, if not eliminate, these risks associated with RDC...

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๐Ÿฆ From Convenience to Concern: The Rise of Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) and Its Risks - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿฆ From Convenience to Concern: The Rise of Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) and Its Risks

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, technology and digitalization have become invaluable tools for growth, especially in the midst of the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses can now operate seamlessly without the need for physical visits to shops...

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Measures Against Money Laundering - Shunyatax Global

Measures Against Money Laundering

Various methods are employed by criminals to exploit money laundering opportunities within the judicial system. One such method involves debt recovery, where a criminal engages a law firm in a reputable jurisdiction to assist in recovering a debt. After issuing...

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A New Frontier for Money Laundering - Shunyatax Global

A New Frontier for Money Laundering

When discussing financial crime risk, it's common to associate it primarily with financial institutions. However, no one, including professional services firms, is immune to the evolving strategies employed by criminals. One emerging method of laundering dirty money is through sham...

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Safeguarding India's Credit Facilities: A Multifaceted Approach to Combat Money Laundering - Shunyatax Global

Safeguarding India's Credit Facilities: A Multifaceted Approach to Combat Money Laundering

The financial landscape in India, characterized by the widespread use of credit facilities, is a double-edged sword. While these facilities empower individuals and businesses, they also serve as a breeding ground for money laundering. In this article, we explore a...

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The Credit Life of the Criminal: Money Laundering via Credit Facilities in India - Shunyatax Global

The Credit Life of the Criminal: Money Laundering via Credit Facilities in India

The Credit Life of the Criminal: Money Laundering via Credit Facilities in India ย  ย  In India, access to credit facilities is a lifeline for individuals and businesses, helping them fulfil dreams, manage liquidity challenges, and expand their operations. However,...

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๐Ÿšฏ Plastic Pollution Isnโ€™t Just a Science Problem โ€” Itโ€™s a Justice Problem - Shunyatax Global

๐Ÿšฏ Plastic Pollution Isnโ€™t Just a Science Problem โ€” Itโ€™s a Justice Problem

Every day, people across India and the world wake up to the harsh reality of plastic pollution โ€” not just in the environment, but in their homes, lungs, and livelihoods. While policymakers gather behind closed doors, one truth is becoming...

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๐ŸŒ Why Youth Must Shape the Global Plastics Treaty: A Voice from India - Shunyatax Global

๐ŸŒ Why Youth Must Shape the Global Plastics Treaty: A Voice from India

Plastic is everywhere โ€” in our oceans, our food, even in our blood.India, one of the top plastic-producing and consuming nations, is at the center of this crisis. And as world leaders meet to draft the Global Plastics Treaty, young...

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Safeguarding India's Credit Facilities: A Multifaceted Approach to Combat  Money Laundering - Shunyatax Global

Safeguarding India's Credit Facilities: A Multifaceted Approach to Combat Money Laundering

The financial landscape in India, characterized by the widespread use of credit facilities, is adouble-edged sword. While these facilities empower individuals and businesses, they alsoserve as a breeding ground for money laundering. In this article, we explore a multifacetedapproach to...

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Preventing Money Laundering in Political  Campaigns and Elections - Shunyatax Global

Preventing Money Laundering in Political Campaigns and Elections

To combat the influence of criminals in Indian politics, several measures can be taken: 1. Transparency: Political parties should declare their assets, liabilities, andelection-related expenditures before and after major elections. Audited financial statementsand detailed returns, including the sources of funds,...

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