The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the founder of the Al Falah Group, in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to the Al Falah Charitable Trust. The arrest was carried out under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, following a detailed investigation and scrutiny of evidence obtained during nationwide raids.
According to the ED, the operation included searches at 19 locations across Delhi, covering the premises of Al-Falah University and the residences of key personnel associated with the group. These searches were part of an ongoing probe into allegations that the Faridabad-based Al-Falah University obtained fraudulent accreditation through improper means.
Officials confirmed that incriminating documents, digital records, and financial trails were recovered during the searches, leading to Siddiqui’s arrest. The agency alleges that funds routed through the Al Falah Charitable Trust were manipulated and misused, violating money laundering norms.
The case stems from earlier complaints about suspicious financial transactions and questionable accreditation practices involving the university. The ED said Siddiqui will be produced before a special PMLA court, where further custody may be sought for interrogation.
The investigation continues as the ED examines the financial structure, records, and beneficiaries linked to the Al Falah Group.
