
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat financial crime.
This collaboration is aimed at bolstering the national interest by uniting academicians, practitioners, and policymakers.
The partnership was formalised at a ceremony held at RRU’s campus in Lavad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where the culture, aims, and national initiatives of both institutions were highlighted through videos.
RRU vice chancellor professor and Dr. Bimal N. Patel, referenced a speech by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, underscoring the need for a tech-savvy workforce capable of combating economic and financial crimes to safeguard India’s digital infrastructure.
In line with this agenda, Patel detailed RRU’s master programmes in Forensic Accounting and Financial Investigations, and the Master in Financial and Economic Crimes Program.
These programmes are designed for graduates and working professionals to tackle financial and economic crimes effectively.

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By GlobalDataHe extended an invitation to ICAI to participate in Intelligence Tracking Projects aimed at curbing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Crimes in RRU’s partner countries.
The collaboration also includes efforts to enhance financial literacy and awareness among defence force personnel.
Patel highlighted the opportunities provided by the MoU, noting RRU’s professional ties with national security and intelligence bodies such as the CBI, ED, R&AW, and FIU (IND).
He also mentioned RRU’s AI, OSINT, and Forensic Laboratories, as well as its global collaboration with law enforcement agencies from over 80 countries.
Earlier this month, ICAI set the eligibility criteria for candidates intending to take the CA Final Examinations in September 2025 and January 2026.
The guidelines outline the completion of articleship, course participation, and Self-Paced Online Modules (SPOM) as prerequisites for sitting the exams.