**Executive Summary**
The Department of Revenue, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the National Security Council Secretariat, conducted a Capacity Building Programme for representatives of the Central Asian Republics (CARs) on countering terrorism financing through cryptocurrencies, crowdfunding, and non-profit organizations. The programme took place in New Delhi on April 21st–22nd, 2025. India has proposed similar cooperation to other regions in the future.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Capacity Building Programme Details:**
* Programme focused on countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) through digital means.
* Included sessions on:
* Detection and investigation of virtual asset misuse.
* Typologies on crowdfunding for extremist activities.
* Regulatory and financial intelligence frameworks for monitoring NPOs.
* Programme delivered by experts from various organizations, including FATF Cell, FIU IND, NIA, and Ministry of Home Affairs.
* India is sharing technical expertise through programs including hands-on sessions and closed-door consultations on:
* Financial Intelligence gathering in terrorism related investigations.
* Emerging risks from misuse of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
* Exploitation of crowd funding platforms.
* Financing of radicalization and mechanisms for risk profiling of NPOs.
* Case studies from Indian agencies.
* Customized study materials provided to CAR participants.
* **International Cooperation**
* Reflects India's commitment to international cooperation in combating terrorism financing.
* India has proposed similar cooperation to other regions facing similar challenges in the future.
* Similar thematic capacity-building module being organized for BIMSTEC countries.
* India is a member of the Asian Pacific Group (APG) and Eurasian Group (EAG) on Combating Financing Terrorism (CFT).
**Impact Analysis**
**Central Asian Republics (CARs) Representatives**
* **Impact:** Enhanced knowledge and capacity to counter terrorism financing within their jurisdictions.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the provided study materials and apply the training to address terrorism financing threats in their home jurisdictions.
**BIMSTEC Countries**
* **Impact:** Will benefit from a similar thematic capacity-building module focused on terror funding.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the capacity-building module organized by the Department of Revenue and MEA.
Key Entities Referenced
Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT): Focus of the Capacity Building Programme for Central Asian Republics (CARs) which addressed CFT through Cryptocurrencies, Crowdfunding, and Non-Profit Organizations.
Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND): An Indian agency involved in the delivery of the Capacity Building Programme, also provides case studies.
National Investigation Agency (NIA): An Indian agency involved in the delivery of the Capacity Building Programme, also provides case studies.
Department of Revenue: Indian department that organized the Capacity Building Programme in collaboration with other entities.
Ministry of Home Affairs: Ministry under which the press release was published.
Ministry of Home Affairs
COMBAT TERRORISM THROUGH CAPACITY
BUILDING PROGRAMME
Posted On: 03 FEB 2026 4:15PM by PIB Delhi
As part of India’s growing leadership in the global fight against terror financing, the Department of
Revenue, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the National Security Council
Secretariat, organized a first-of-its-kind Capacity Building Programme for representatives of the Central
Asian Republics (CARs) on “Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) through
Cryptocurrencies, Crowdfunding, and Non-Profit Organizations” on 21st–22nd April 2025 in New Delhi.
This initiative reflects India’s commitment to international cooperation in combating the financing of
terrorism, especially emerging threats through digital means and misuse of social structures. The
programme was delivered by technical experts from FATF Cell of the Department of Revenue, Financial
Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and Ministry of Home Affairs
along with an Expert from EAG, including sessions on:
1. Detection and investigation of virtual asset misuse
2. Typologies on crowdfunding for extremist activities
3. Regulatory and financial intelligence frameworks for monitoring NPOs
It is to be noted that the sharing of expertise with CAR was limited to the April training, and no other
sharing of expertise of any kind has been done post-training.
India is sharing technical expertise with Central Asian representatives through various programme. These
programmes included hands-on sessions and closed-door consultations on:
1. Financial Intelligence gathering in terrorism related investigations.
2. Emerging risks from misuse of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
3. Exploitation of crowd funding platforms.
4. Financing of radicalization and mechanisms for risk profiling of NPOs.
5. Case studies from Indian agencies including the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND),
Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Further, customized study materials were also provided to CAR participants for use in their home
jurisdictions, tailored to their jurisdictional requirements.
India has proposed cooperation to other regions facing similar challenges such as terror funding in the
future. The Department of Revenue, in coordination with MEA is organizing similar thematic capacity-
building module for BIMSTEC countries, subject to diplomatic and operational coordination.
India is also member of two regional groups on Combating Financing Terrorism (CFT), i.e. Asian Pacific
Group (APG) and Eurasian Group (EAG). India engages in cooperation through these groups from time to
time.This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a written
reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
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