Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IAS officer, is the first Indian appointed as FATF Vice-President.
He will hold the position from July 2026 to June 2027 following election by the FATF Plenary.
Aggarwal previously led the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and coordinated major anti-money laundering efforts.
His appointment follows the 2024 FATF assessment placing India in the highest 'regular follow-up' category.