Q10 · UPPSC current affairs · 10 September 2026 · News · Section 66 2 Prevention of Money Laundering Act

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In the context of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), what is a 'Predicate Offence'?

A An administrative tax penalty imposed by the Ministry of Finance without judicial review.
B An underlying primary criminal activity that generates proceeds of crime required to charge money laundering.
C A procedural delay tactic used during judicial trials.
D An international financial sanction applied by the Financial Action Task Force.

Correct answer: (b) An underlying primary criminal activity that generates proceeds of crime required to charge money laundering.

Explanation

Option B is correct because a predicate offence is the underlying primary crime that generates the proceeds of crime necessary to trigger money laundering charges under PMLA. The other options are incorrect descriptions.

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