Notwithstanding anything mentioned in the prevailing laws, the Department may issue an order, in the course of a inquiry  and investigation of an offence under this Act, to prevent transactions or freeze bank account of a person transacting with a bank, financial institution or non- financial institution if any information is obtained that he/she has maintained transactions or account with such bank, financial institution or non-financial
institution.
Provided that such transaction or account operated with a bank, financial institution, non-financial institution situated or person living abroad, the
Department shall make a request of freezing such transactions or account through a diplomatic channel.