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Crime
CJI says only 1% of laundered money is recovered by authorities
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 02:37 AM
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The Chief Justice of India warned that for every 100 units of money laundered, authorities manage to recover just one. The remark underscores the challenges in tackling financial crime.
In a recent statement, the Chief Justice of India highlighted the stark recovery rate in money‑laundering cases, noting that only one out of every hundred rupees (or equivalent units) laundered is ever reclaimed by law‑enforcement agencies.
The comment reflects growing concerns within the judiciary about the effectiveness of existing mechanisms to trace and seize illicit proceeds.
While the CJI did not provide detailed data, the figure cited points to a systemic gap that may embolden criminal networks to continue using sophisticated channels for financial concealment.
Legal experts suggest that strengthening inter‑agency coordination and enhancing asset‑tracking capabilities could improve the recovery ratio.
The statement adds pressure on policymakers to review and reinforce anti‑money‑laundering frameworks across the country.
The comment reflects growing concerns within the judiciary about the effectiveness of existing mechanisms to trace and seize illicit proceeds.
While the CJI did not provide detailed data, the figure cited points to a systemic gap that may embolden criminal networks to continue using sophisticated channels for financial concealment.
Legal experts suggest that strengthening inter‑agency coordination and enhancing asset‑tracking capabilities could improve the recovery ratio.
The statement adds pressure on policymakers to review and reinforce anti‑money‑laundering frameworks across the country.