Overview

• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at 10 locations in Ahmedabad on May 6, 2025, as part of a money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
• Five individuals are accused of falsely claiming trusteeship of Waqf properties, including the Kanch Ki Masjid Trust and Shah Bada Kasam Trust, to siphon off an estimated Rs 100 crore.
• The accused allegedly submitted forged affidavits, illegally leased properties, and collected rents without depositing funds into official accounts.
• Key properties involved include the Glass Mosque and a plot originally allocated for a school, which was demolished and unlawfully rented out after the 2001 earthquake.
• The investigation follows the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which aims to enhance transparency, inclusivity, and oversight in Waqf property governance.