ED Arrests Al-Falah University Founder Javed Ahmed Siddiqui in Multi-Crore Money Laundering Case
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{ "title": "ED Arrests Al-Falah University Founder Javed Ahmed Siddiqui in Multi-Crore Money Laundering Case", "article": "New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, the founder of Al-Falah University and its flagship institutions, in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities and fraudulent claims of accreditation. Siddiqui was taken into custody on Tuesday after investigators examined evidence seized during search operations. The ED's probe stems from allegations that Al-Falah University falsely claimed to be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and misrepresented its eligibility for central grants. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has clarified that the university is recognized only under Section 2(f) and has never been eligible for central grants. The ED has uncovered evidence of large-scale fund diversion, with proceeds of crime running into crores of rupees routed to family-owned entities. The agency seized ₹48 lakh in cash, digital devices, and documents, and identified multiple shell companies believed to be part of the laundering network. Siddiqui, who also managed the Al-Falah Charitable Trust since 1995, exercised complete control over the trust and its network of educational institutions. Despite the group's rapid expansion, investigators say its financials do not support such growth. The ED official said evidence of fund layering, diversion, and recovery of cash established Siddiqui's culpability, leading to his arrest. He was produced before a court to seek custodial remand, and further investigation is underway."
