Go after big fish, use tech to expose trade fraud: Nirmala Sitharaman to DRI

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to target major players and uncover systemic risks amid evolving geopolitical and trade challenges. She emphasized the importance of a robust intelligence network for fraud detection to ensure fair trade practices. Sitharaman also advocated for deeper integration of technology and inter-agency coordination to combat smuggling and narcotics effectively.