Al-Falah University Probe Finds ₹415 Crore Fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed a Delhi court that Al-Falah University and its associated entities generated ₹415.10 crore through allegedly fraudulent practices. According to investigators, the institution collected fees by falsely claiming full recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The ED said students and parents were misled into believing the university met all regulatory standards.
Chairman Considered Flight Risk
Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, founder and chairman of the Al-Falah group, was arrested on November 18 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The agency told the court that Siddiqui poses a high flight risk because several of his family members reside in Gulf countries, raising fears that he may attempt to escape India. He has been remanded to 13 days of ED custody for further interrogation.
Red Fort Blast Link Under Scrutiny
The probe has also overlapped with the ongoing investigation into the recent Red Fort car bombing. Agencies are examining whether the university’s premises were used by individuals connected to the blast and whether funds were diverted through shell companies linked to the trust. During searches, officials recovered hard disks, digital evidence and documents pointing to potential fund laundering and misappropriation.
