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PMLA/AML: Glossary

Plain-language definitions for technical terms.

TermMeaning
CDDCustomer due diligence
STRSuspicious transaction report
CTRCash transaction report
NTRNon-profit organisation transaction report
FIU-INDFinancial Intelligence Unit–India
Reporting entityPerson/entity covered by statutory reporting obligations
Beneficial ownerNatural person who ultimately owns/controls client or transaction
Proceeds of crimeProperty derived/obtained from criminal activity relating to scheduled offence
FINGateFIU reporting gateway
PEPPolitically exposed person

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Author: CA Nikhil Gupta · Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 30 August 2026.