Pakistan has raised the bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims·
FATF compliance and counter-terrorism financing: a relevant GS3 Internal Security case study.
Why in news
Pakistan increased the bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh and listed him as a fugitive in its Red Book to meet FATF requirements.
Background
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) increased the bounty from PKR 50 lakh (offered in 2021) to PKR 70 lakh. The move precedes the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary scheduled for October.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe current bounty on Masood Azhar is PKR 70 lakh.
- BodyThe Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is the Pakistani body responsible for the bounty and fugitive listing.
- BodyThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the international body whose plenary is scheduled for October.
- FactMasood Azhar was listed as a fugitive in Pakistan's latest Red Book.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the bounty on Masood Azhar, consider the following statements:
- The bounty on Masood Azhar was increased to PKR 70 lakh.
- The bounty was increased to PKR 50 lakh to meet FATF requirements.
- The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is the body responsible for the bounty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The bounty was increased from PKR 50 lakh to PKR 70 lakh.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by international bodies like FATF in monitoring state-sponsored terrorism and the efficacy of bounty systems in neutralizing terror leadership.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diplomatic friction: Allegations of 'safe havens' vs. domestic fugitive listings
- Regulatory loophole: Difficulty in verifying the physical location of fugitives in non-cooperative jurisdictions
- Institutional pressure: FATF's role in forcing domestic legislative changes on terror financing
Keywords: Terror financing · FATF compliance · State-sponsored terrorism · Extradition hurdles · Counter-terrorism financing
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