Al Falah University chairman Jawad Siddiqui arrested by ED in money laundering case

Al-Falah University chairman Jawad Siddiqui arrested by ED in money laundering case

Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was on Tuesday arrested in an alleged money laundering case linked to Al Falah Charitable Trust, according to a report by News18.

In a statement, the probe agency said that the chairman was arrested under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

The arrest was made following a detailed investigation and analysis of evidences gathered during search conducted at premises related to Al Falah group in the ongoing probe linked to allegations of fraudulent accreditation claims by Faridabad’s Al-Falah University, according to News18.

The central agency started the probe against Al Falah group on the basis of 2 FIRs registered by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police, based on the allegations that the university made fraudulent and misleading claims of NAAC accreditation with an intention to deceive students, parents, and stakeholders.

Earlier on Monday, his younger brother, Hamood Ahmad Siddiqui (50), was arrested by the Madhya Pradesh police from Hyderabad in connection with nearly 25-year-old fraud cases. A reward of Rs 10,000 had also been announced for his arrest.

Delhi Red Fort Blast

Al Falah University, located in Haryana's Faridabad district, is under investigation following the arrest of some doctors in connection with the November 10 high-intensity blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which claimed 13 lives and injured several others.

Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen Sayeed – both arrested in connection with the terror module – were connected to the university, while Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded in the Red Fort area last week, was an assistant professor at the university.