Money Laundering; Al-Falah University Campus to be Sealed by ED: Report

Faridabad: The Al- Falah University campus in Faridabad, Haryana, is reportedly to be sealed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The irregularities in the university’s financial sources came to light during an anti-terror investigation linked to the Chhota Kot explosion.

The ED is thoroughly investigating whether the money used for constructing the university was acquired through criminal means. As part of this, Al-Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was arrested last November. The agency found that approximately 415.10 crore rupees were collected illegally by cheating students and parents and manipulating fake accreditation documents.

The ED filed the case based on investigative reports from the Delhi Police and the NIA. The finding that individuals suspected of involvement in the Chhota Kot blast have links with the university has added gravity to the case. Currently, the procedures to attach the various immovable and movable assets owned by the university are being completed.

Although these assets will be temporarily sealed, authorities have assured that the academic activities of students studying there will not be disrupted. Once the investigation is complete, it is indicated that the government may appoint a receiver to oversee the management of the university.