India is appointing Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal as vice president of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an official statement cited by multiple outlets. The appointment takes place at the conclusion of a FATF plenary meeting held at the organization’s headquarters in Paris. Both reports describe the same selection outcome: Aggarwal is named vice president following the plenary session, reflecting a new leadership role for India within the global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing body.
The FATF is an international organization that sets standards and promotes effective implementation measures to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and related threats. The reports do not provide details on the term length, the appointment process, or specific responsibilities that accompany the vice presidency. They also do not mention any concurrent changes to other FATF leadership positions. The information released focuses primarily on the appointment announcement and the location and timing of the plenary meeting in Paris.
