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5 Issue 2 Indian J.L. & Legal Rsch. 1 (2023)
An Analysis of Financial Crimes

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Indian Journal ofLaw and Legal Research


       AN   ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CRIMES

           G Vijaya Bala Kartheek, School of Law, Mahindra University









                             ABSTRACT

Financial crimes pose a significant threat to the stability and integrity of
financial systems worldwide.  This research paper aims  to examine  the
nature, impact, and legal framework surrounding financial crimes with a
particular focus on the Indian context. By utilizing the Indian Penal Code
(IPC), this study explores various objectives including understanding the
types of financial crimes, analyzing their consequences, and examining the
role of the IPC  in combating  such offenses. Through  a comprehensive
analysis, this paper aims to provide insights into the challenges faced and
suggest potential solutions to mitigate the occurrence of financial crimes in
India. As the term suggests, financial crime refers to money-related crimes
committed by an individual or a group of individuals against the state and its
authorities. Financial crime is the manifestation of organized criminal acts
with the intention of obtaining wealth by illegal means. The term illegal
here includes the violation of any statutory or statutory law. There is no
specific general definition of financial crime, so it would be correct to have
a personal interpretation of what it means to include any conduct carried out
with the intent of unlawful financial gain. It can be asserted that no crime
can be attributed to having a positive impact on society. Similarly, financial
crime has serious negative consequences on the national economy. It has a
multifaceted impact on the country's economic growth and development. It
undermines the country's stability and affects its international reputation.


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Volume V Issue 111 ISSN: 2582-8878