Fino Payments Bank Clarifies No PMLA/ED Probe, Denies Gaming Involvement
Fino Payments Bank Limited clarified that it is not under investigation by PMLA/ED, only by DGGI, Hyderabad, concerning program managers and merchants, not its own GST compliance. The bank denied any involvement in gaming or betting activities. It reaffirmed its commitment to compliance and cooperation with authorities.
The clarification addresses potentially serious allegations (PMLA/ED probe, gaming involvement) which, if true, could have a significant negative impact on the bank's reputation and operations. By providing a clear denial and stating the actual scope of the investigation, the bank mitigates immediate reputational damage, but the ongoing DGGI investigation still poses a risk.
The announcement is a factual clarification to address media speculation and denials of specific allegations. While it aims to reassure stakeholders, it does not present new positive financial performance or growth metrics, hence the neutral sentiment.
Fino Payments Bank Limited has issued a clarification regarding media reports dated March 16, 2026. The bank explicitly states that the alleged expansion of probe to PMLA/ED is non-factual and speculative. As previously disclosed, the bank is currently not subject to any investigation by any authority other than the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Hyderabad, in connection with the matter.
The scope of the ongoing DGGI investigation pertains to certain program managers and merchants associated with multiple banks, including Fino Payments Bank, and not to the bank's own GST compliance. Furthermore, the bank refutes any incorrect reference in the media article regarding the rejection of bail by the court.
Fino Payments Bank reiterates that it does not directly or indirectly engage in or promote any gaming or betting activities through any platform, website, or channel. The bank emphasized its commitment to the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance, and transparency, and its full cooperation with relevant authorities. The bank will continue to make appropriate disclosures as per applicable laws and regulatory requirements, and this disclosure will also be available on the bank's website.
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