Q. With reference to Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) consider the following statements:
1.FEO is defined as an individual against whom terrorist’s charges are filed under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
2.Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 defines the term Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO).
Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. FEO is defined as an individual against whom a warrant of arrest in relation to scheduled offence has been issued by any court in India and who has left the country to avoid criminal prosecution, or the FEO abroad refuses to return to face criminal prosecution.

Statement 2 is correct. Fugitive Economic Offenders Act,2018 defines the term Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO).

Source: ForumIAS