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Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Abhai Kumar Srivastav

FOREWORD

In an increasingly interconnected and rapidly transforming global environment,
the challenge of combating smuggling and transnational economic offences has
assumed unprecedented complexity. With supply chains becoming more integrat-
ed, digital transactions seamlessly crossing borders, and criminal syndicates lever-
aging advanced technologies and darknet platforms, enforcement agencies today
face an evolving and multifaceted threat landscape, marked by both new vulnera-
bilities and new opportunities.

Today, smuggling networks, commercial fraud, and illicit financial flows intersect
with broader concerns of national security, public safety, and economic resilience.
In this context, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), now commemorat-
ing 68 years of its distinguished service, continues to stand at the vanguard of
India’s efforts against smuggling and illicit trade, safeguarding economic integrity
and protecting national interests.

Since its establishment in 1957, DRI has remained resolute in its mission to safe-
guard India’s economic frontiers and uphold national security. The past year has
been marked by significant advances in intelligence-led enforcement, enhanced
use of data analytics, and closer coordination with both domestic and internation-
al partners. The Directorate’s operations across diverse geographies and trade
routes have resulted in substantial seizures of narcotics, gold, fake Indian curren-
cy, foreign currency, wildlife, and restricted/prohibited goods, while simultane-
ously uncovering intricate cases of commercial frauds, duty evasion, trade-based
money laundering, and misuse of export promotion schemes.

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