Overview
- Federal investigators searched properties linked to Harjeet Singh and co-founder Jyoti Awasthi on January 5 under a FEMA inquiry into “suspicious” international payments.
- The ED alleges consultancy and agro-sales income masked funds used to advance the Fossil Fuel Non‑Proliferation Treaty agenda in India.
- Singh was detained by Uttar Pradesh excise officials after liquor beyond permitted limits was found at his Ghaziabad residence and was granted bail on January 6.
- Satat Sampada called the allegations baseless and misleading, said the firm was built with personal savings, and stated it has fully cooperated while the matter remains sub judice.
- The ED warns the treaty’s adoption could expose India to international legal challenges and harm energy security, as media reports cite COP30-linked intelligence and say more activists may face scrutiny.