FCRA violation: CBI registers FIR against Oxfam India, searches its office
The CBI registered an FIR against Oxfam India and its office-bearers for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.
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The CBI registered an FIR against Oxfam India and its office-bearers for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.
The MHA found that Oxfam India continued to transfer foreign contributions to various entities even after registering under the FCRA, which prohibits such transfers after an amendment that came into force on September 29, 2020.
Case registered based on a complaint by Union home ministry
The FIR against the Indian arm of the global NGO Oxfam was registered based on a complaint from the ministry of home affairs.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of India (CBI) Wednesday is conducting searches at the offices of Oxfam India after registering a case against the NGO and its office-bearers for allegedly violating the provisions of India's foreign funding rules, reports said.