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**The Hindu News Report**

**Enforcement Directorate Raids Multiple Locations in Alleged Religious Conversion Money Laundering Case**

**New Delhi/Lucknow – July 17, 2025 (09:39 am IST)** – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai on Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged religious conversion racket linked to a figure known as ‘Chhangur baba’.

Officials stated that at least 14 premises were searched, including 12 in Balrampur district and two in Mumbai, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The raids commenced around 5:00 AM, supported by a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team to provide security for the ED officials.

The investigation was launched after the ED filed a case to probe the activities and financial transactions of Jalaluddin, also known as Chhangur Baba, who is suspected of masterminding an illegal religious conversion operation in Uttar Pradesh. Jalaluddin, whose real name is Karimulla Shah, is a resident of Balrampur district.

Jalaluddin, along with his son Mehboob and associates Naveen alias Jamaluddin and Neetu alias Nasreen, were recently arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and are currently in jail.

According to previous ED reports, Jalaluddin amassed approximately ₹106 crore, primarily from Middle Eastern sources, across 40 bank accounts linked to him and his associates. They are accused of operating a network from the Chand Auliya Dargah premises in Balrampur, where large gatherings were regularly held, attracting both Indian and foreign nationals.

The investigation is ongoing.

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