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ED Files PMLA Chargesheet in Al-Falah University Case, Attaches Rs 139 Crore in Assets

Investigators allege false accreditation claims that enabled diversion of university funds through family-linked firms.

Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate submitted the chargesheet in a Delhi PMLA court, naming chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the vice chancellor, and the Al-Falah Charitable Trust.
  • Provisional attachment covers assets worth about Rs 139.01 crore across roughly 54–58 acres, including campus land, buildings, departments, and hostels.
  • Siddiqui was arrested on November 18, 2025 under Section 19 of the PMLA following searches at 19 locations that yielded cash, devices, and documents.
  • The agency alleges trust funds were routed to family-controlled companies through construction and catering contracts, pointing to systematic layering of transactions.
  • Earlier filings cited at least Rs 415.10 crore in alleged proceeds of crime from misleading claims about recognition and accreditation, with investigation and prosecution ongoing.