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Delhi Court Sends Al-Falah Founder to 13-Day ED Custody in Money-Laundering Case

The case stems from police complaints that the university misrepresented accreditation to lure students with promises of grant-eligible status.

Overview

  • Remand papers presented to the court allege about ₹415.10 crore in proceeds of crime generated through deceptive accreditation and recognition claims.
  • Coordinated searches across roughly 19–25 locations in Delhi-NCR recovered about ₹48 lakh in cash along with digital devices and financial records.
  • Investigators say funds were diverted to family-controlled firms and layered through shell companies, with nine linked entities registered at the same address under scrutiny.
  • The probe is based on two Delhi Police Crime Branch FIRs following a UGC clarification that Al-Falah is listed only under Section 2(f) and not eligible under Section 12(B), with AIU membership already revoked.
  • Authorities are examining potential terror-financing links tied to the November 10 Red Fort blast as the financial inquiry continues.