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Education
Gujarat starts second master's cohort on money laundering and AI‑driven fraud
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 02:40 AM
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Rashtriya Raksha University and the International Institute of Cybersecurity and Analytics have launched the second batch of a specialised master's programme in Gujarat, focusing on money‑laundering techniques and AI‑enabled fraud detection.
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in partnership with the International Institute of Cybersecurity and Analytics (IICA) has commenced the second cohort of its two‑year master's programme aimed at combating financial crime. The curriculum blends traditional anti‑money‑laundering studies with cutting‑edge modules on artificial‑intelligence tools used in fraud detection and prevention.
The inaugural batch, which began last year, attracted professionals from banking, law enforcement and technology sectors across India. Building on that experience, the new cohort will include advanced case studies, hands‑on AI labs, and collaborations with regulatory bodies such as the Financial Intelligence Unit.
Admission to the programme is limited to 30 seats, with selection based on academic credentials and relevant work experience. Classes are scheduled to run at RRU’s Gujarat campus, and the institute expects graduates to fill critical skill gaps in both public and private sectors.
The initiative reflects growing concerns among Indian authorities about sophisticated money‑laundering schemes that leverage AI. By equipping students with interdisciplinary expertise, RRU and IICA aim to strengthen the nation’s capacity to detect and deter financial crimes.
The second cohort is set to graduate in 2026, after which alumni will be eligible for roles in regulatory agencies, financial institutions and cyber‑security firms nationwide.
The inaugural batch, which began last year, attracted professionals from banking, law enforcement and technology sectors across India. Building on that experience, the new cohort will include advanced case studies, hands‑on AI labs, and collaborations with regulatory bodies such as the Financial Intelligence Unit.
Admission to the programme is limited to 30 seats, with selection based on academic credentials and relevant work experience. Classes are scheduled to run at RRU’s Gujarat campus, and the institute expects graduates to fill critical skill gaps in both public and private sectors.
The initiative reflects growing concerns among Indian authorities about sophisticated money‑laundering schemes that leverage AI. By equipping students with interdisciplinary expertise, RRU and IICA aim to strengthen the nation’s capacity to detect and deter financial crimes.
The second cohort is set to graduate in 2026, after which alumni will be eligible for roles in regulatory agencies, financial institutions and cyber‑security firms nationwide.