The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of the Al-Falah Group, in a money-laundering case.
The investigation relates to the Al-Falah Charitable Trust, which manages multiple institutions across India.
Siddiqui was taken into custody under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
ED officials conducted raids at several premises linked to the Al-Falah Group and seized crucial evidence.
The ED alleges that the trust diverted “proceeds of crime” into family-owned entities.
ED Arrests Al-Falah Chairman
Investigators claim a significant portion of illicit funds was routed to contracts for construction and catering, awarded to companies controlled by Siddiqui’s wife and children.
Authorities also allege that Al-Falah University made false claims about its accreditation.
Both the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) flagged serious irregularities in the university’s accreditation status.
In addition, the Delhi Police filed multiple FIRs against Al-Falah University for forgery and cheating.
These FIRs reportedly stem from UGC and NAAC observations that the university misused accreditation claims to attract students and stakeholders.
Siddiqui’s past legal issues also raise concerns. He was previously jailed in a multi-crore investment fraud case linked to a corporate network.
His younger brother, Hamood Ahmed Siddiqui, was recently arrested by Madhya Pradesh police in a decades-old fraud case.
The Delhi Police summoned Siddiqui to clarify discrepancies in his statements and financial records.
The summons forms part of a broader probe into a terror module connected to a recent blast near the Red Fort.
Some suspects in the case are former students of Al-Falah University.
The ED and Delhi Police are coordinating to uncover financial irregularities and potential links between the fraudulent accreditation claims and other criminal activities.
Authorities aim to ensure transparency and hold the Al-Falah Group accountable for alleged misuse of funds.
This investigation highlights the ongoing scrutiny of educational institutions claiming false credentials.
The arrests and FIRs underline the government’s efforts to protect students, stakeholders, and public funds from fraudulent schemes.
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