ED raids 24 locations linked to ‘Al-Falah Trust’ in connection with the Delhi blast case

New Delhi – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at 24 locations connected with the Al-Falah Trust in Okhla, Delhi, and Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The action was taken under the provisions of financial irregularities.

1. Nine establishments linked to the Al-Falah group were found registered at the same address and the initial investigation revealed multiple indications that these entities were shell companies. No office was found at the listed address, nor was there any record of electricity or water usage. (Why was this not verified earlier ? Were the responsible officials asleep or did corruption lead them to ignore these discrepancies ? This too must be investigated. – Editor)

2. Several establishments were found using the same mobile number and email ID. No documents related to their functioning could be traced; yet, on paper, these entities were projected as ‘major institutions.’

3. Several companies had one director and an authorised signatory whose bank records showed extremely low salary. Nearly all entities were structured in an identical manner, with matching contact details.

4. The investigation has also raised questions regarding the Al-Falah group’s claims of obtaining UGC (University Grants Commission) and NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) approvals. Information has been sought from the respective bodies.

5. Authorities stated that key documents, bank records, laptops, mobile phones, and various digital devices were seized from the locations.

6. A few months ago, ED had registered a case against Al-Falah University and its directors. They were accused of receiving crores of rupees in illegal donations, violating foreign funding regulations, and laundering black money through misuse of properties in the name of the university and the trust.