ED to not take up PMLA cases just on basis of 'criminal conspiracy' angle alone

The Enforcement Directorate urges officials to include sections like 66(2) of the PMLA when registering money laundering cases, ensuring they withstand court scrutiny. This follows recent court rulings disallowing IPC's Section 120-B as a standalone predicate offence under the PMLA, prompting revised protocols for robust case building.