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Khalistani terrorists in Canada received crores of rupees through hawala from hooligans in India

  • Big revelation in NIA’s chargesheet
  • From 2019 to 2021, a total of 13 substantial transactions were routed from India to Canada using the hawala route

New Delhi – Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations against India regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated significant actions against Khalistani network. The NIA has undertaken a comprehensive crackdown on the Khalistani movement within India. In this context, notable disclosures have emerged in the agency’s recently filed chargesheet, wherein it is asserted that funds were illicitly transferred from India to Khalistanis in Canada using the hawala route.

1. The chargesheet has listed 13 instances from 2019 to 2021 when amounts ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 60 lakh were sent to Canada and Thailand using the hawala route.

2. The chargesheet further reveals that these funds are being funnelled to Khalistanis in Canada, with Lawrence Bishnoi acting as a key conduit. Additionally, the document states that Bishnoi redirected these funds in collaboration with Lakhbir Singh Landa, the leader of the Khalistani organisation known as Babbar Khalsa International.

3. Funds amassed through activities such as extortion, illicit liquor sales, and arms smuggling were initially routed to two individuals, Goldy Brar, an accomplice of Lawrence Bishnoi, and Satbir Singh alias Sam. Subsequently, these funds were distributed to various organisations operating in Canada.

4. The NIA chargesheet has additionally indicated that the funds arriving in Canada through hawala channels were invested by Khalistani movement leaders in film production and also in events such as the ‘Canadian Premier League’.

5. The transactions to Canada mentioned by the NIA in its chargesheet include ₹2 lakh monthly sent to Goldy Brar in 2021, two payments of ₹20 lakh each in 2020 to Brar, ₹50 lakh given to Sam in 2020, again ₹60 lakh given to both Brar and Sam in 2021 and then two more separate payments of ₹40 lakh and ₹20 lakh to Sam in 2021.

What is Hawala ?

Hawala is an informal method of transferring money without any physical money actually moving. It is described as a “money transfer without money movement.” It is based on “trust”.

How does Hawala work ?

Let’s say X needs to send Rs 2 lakh to Y, who lives in another country. X will approach a hawaladar, Z, and give him Rs 2 lakh, including the details of the transaction; the name of the recipient, city and the password.

Z contacts a hawala dealer in the recipient’s city, P, and asks him to give Y Rs 2 lakh on the condition that Y correctly states the password. P transfers the money to Y from his own account, minus commission, and Z will owe P Rs 2 lakh.

Editorial Perspectives

  • Despite Canada levelling grave accusations against India, it has not furnished any concrete evidence to support its claims. On the other hand, India has filed a chargesheet against Khalistani terrorists in Canada. Will Canada now take legal action against these Khalistanis ?
  • India should intensify its efforts to have these Khalistanis designated as international terrorists.

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