New Delhi, July 11 -- India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) has received international recognition for its efforts to combat financial crime, with its investigation into a large-scale cyber fraud being named runner-up at the Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026, reinforcing the country's focus on strengthening financial intelligence and cross-border cooperation against money laundering.

The award was presented during the Egmont Group Plenary held in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to the Ministry of Finance, FIU-IND's case was selected as one of only two finalists from among submissions by the Egmont Group's 182 member jurisdictions before being declared runner-up.

The ministry said the recognition highlights India's growing leadershi...