Arun Kumar

Career Profile

Arun Kumar is a former Assistant Director at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and a retired Gazetted Group-A Officer with 39 years of distinguished service in financial investigation and regulatory enforcement. He has developed deep expertise in PMLA, FEMA, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Violations.
Throughout his career, he has led high-stakes investigations involving money laundering, tax evasion, smuggling, and foreign exchange offenses, delivering strong compliance outcomes and contributing to India’s financial integrity framework.

Work Experience

Advocate – Delhi State Bar Council

Currently enrolled as an Advocate, providing solution-based legal strategies and advisory in matters related to PMLA, FEMA, GST, and Customs.

Legal Consultant – SARC Associates, New Delhi

June 2023 – May 2025
Handled regulatory representation, litigation advisory, and strategic compliance matters.

Provided guidance on AML best practices, digital forensic analysis, and evolving enforcement regulations, ensuring businesses remain compliant with financial crime prevention frameworks.

Assistant Director – Enforcement Directorate (ED), New Delhi

June 2014 – May 2022
Led major financial investigations under PMLA and FEMA, steering cases to their logical conclusions.

Handled sensitive vigilance matters, disciplinary proceedings, and strengthened compliance mechanisms across various law enforcement agencies and financial institutions.

Collaborated with national and international agencies to combat illicit financial flows, including intelligence-sharing and inter-agency coordination.

Central Government Officer – Customs & Central Excise, New Delhi

Aug 1983 – May 2014
Supervised import/export regulations at Air Cargo, IGI Airport, Inland Container Depot, and anti-evasion formations.

Led enforcement units tackling smuggling, duty evasion, and financial irregularities, and conducted audits to ensure strong regulatory adherence.

Managed field-level compliance, policy implementation, and operational efficiency in Customs and Central Excise formations.

Accomplishments

Received the Presidential Certificate of Appreciation in 2004 for distinguished service.
Awarded Commendation Certificates by the French Government in 2002.
Received 15 Commendation Certificates during service for meritorious and dedicated work.
Represented Indian Customs as part of an official delegation to the United States of America (USA) in 2013 for knowledge exchange on detection of clandestine smuggling activities.

Skills

Experienced law-enforcement professional with expertise in financial investigation and regulatory laws.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Expert in analytical problem-solving and delivering structured solutions.
Skilled in strategic planning, compliance management, and organizational leadership.