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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding amendments

    to PMLA in 2012: Statement 1: The 2012 amendments expanded scheduled offences to include cyber crimes. Statement 2: The amendments introduced the concept of criminalized proceeds for PMLA purposes. Statement 3: The definition of "person" was expanded to include associations and organizations. Statement 4: The 2012 amendments reduced the maximum imprisonment from 10 years to 7 years. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 1 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 3 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The 2012 amendments expanded the scope of scheduled offences—Statement 1 is correct. The concept of criminalized proceeds was introduced—Statement 2 is correct. Definition of "person" was expanded—Statement 3 is correct. Statement 4 is incorrect—the 2012 amendments maintained or increased penalties. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

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