Topic: 2025-Combating Transnational Organized Crime
Country: India
Delegate Name: Rocco Blaisdell
India recognizes transnational organized crime (TOC) as a significant threat to global peace,
security, and economic stability. As a responsible member of the international community, India
is committed to strengthening cooperation, enhancing legal frameworks, and implementing
effective enforcement strategies to counter TOC, including human trafficking, drug smuggling,
arms proliferation, cybercrime, and money laundering.
India has established a robust legal framework to combat TOC, aligning its national laws with
international conventions. Key legislations include:
● The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 – Criminalizes activities related to
terrorism and organized crime.
● The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Regulates drug control
and enforcement.
● The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 – Addresses financial crimes
linked to organized crime syndicates.
● The Information Technology Act, 2000 – Strengthens cybercrime regulations.
● The Extradition Act, 1962 – Facilitates cooperation with foreign jurisdictions for criminal
prosecution.
India’s agencies, such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Directorate of
Enforcement (ED), and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), play pivotal roles in investigating
and dismantling organized crime networks.
India is an active participant in global initiatives against TOC and has ratified key international
conventions, including:
● United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its
Protocols – India supports efforts to strengthen international cooperation under the
Palermo Convention.
● Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – India actively implements FATF recommendations
to counter money laundering and terror financing.
● Interpol and Bilateral Agreements – India collaborates with Interpol and maintains
bilateral agreements with multiple countries to facilitate intelligence sharing and
extradition of criminals.
India acknowledges the evolving nature of TOC, particularly in the digital space, and is
strengthening its cybersecurity framework to combat cybercrime, financial fraud, and online
trafficking. Additionally, India has increased its focus on maritime security to counter
transnational crimes such as piracy and smuggling along its coastline.
Despite its efforts, challenges persist in combating TOC, including jurisdictional complexities,
the use of emerging technologies by criminals, and gaps in international cooperation. India
advocates for:
● Enhanced intelligence sharing and coordination among nations.
● Capacity-building initiatives to train law enforcement agencies on emerging threats.
● Stronger legal mechanisms to streamline extradition and prosecution processes.
● Greater use of technology for surveillance and forensic investigations.
India remains committed to combating transnational organized crime through legal enforcement,
international collaboration, and capacity-building measures. The nation calls for a unified global
response to dismantle criminal networks and ensure a safer, more secure world.
