Economic offenders who fled the country owe ₹39,000 crores to Indian Banks?
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Why in news
The Ministry of Finance informed Parliament that Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) owe Indian banks over ₹58,000 crore, highlighting the challenges in recovering assets from individuals who have fled the country.
Background
The Ministry of Finance reported that nine FEOs are involved in large-scale financial fraud. State Bank of India (SBI) has recovered the highest amount, accounting for 52% of the total, primarily through liquidation efforts.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal amount owed by Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) to Indian banks exceeds ₹58,000 crore in principal and interest.
- FactState Bank of India (SBI) has recovered 52% of the total amount owed by FEOs.
- PostThe Ministry of Finance is the nodal ministry responsible for reporting on Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs).
- FactThe Sandesara family and Nirav Modi are identified as prominent FEOs with lower recovery rates compared to SBI's liquidation success.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and legal challenges in recovering assets from Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) and suggest measures to strengthen the recovery framework.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional hurdles: Difficulty in enforcing seizure and liquidation orders against assets held in offshore tax havens
- Liquidation efficiency: Success of SBI's recovery model vs. lower recovery rates for high-profile individuals like Nirav Modi
Keywords: Fugitive Economic Offenders · Asset Liquidation · Financial Fraud · Recovery Mechanism · Ministry of Finance
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