India Seeks to Return Pakistan to FATF Grey List

The Government of India is collecting video evidence to pressure the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to place Pakistan back on its Grey List. Indian officials intend to present this evidence during the FATF plenary and Working Group meetings in Paris from October 26 to 30. The documentation reportedly includes footage of senior Pakistani military and intelligence officials attending funerals of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor, as well as sightings of designated terrorists at public events.

New Delhi asserts that Pakistan utilizes political fronts, such as the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, and charity organizations like Jamaat-ud-Dawa to legitimize members of Lashkar-e-Tayiba. This push follows Pakistan's previous removal from the Grey List, which India argues was based on assurances that have since been ignored. Placement back on the list would subject Pakistan to increased monitoring and could restrict its access to global financial institutions.

In a separate development during the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week in New York, India defended the FATF against Pakistani claims that the watchdog is politically weaponized. India's Permanent Representative emphasized the organization's role in global security and highlighted India's own compliance efforts, such as integrating virtual asset service providers into its anti-money laundering framework. The effort is supported by the presence of Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, who currently serves as the FATF vice-president.