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A Delhi court has remanded Jawed Ahmed Siddiqui, the founder of Al Falah University, to 13 days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in a terror-linked money laundering case. The ED alleges that the university falsely claimed UGC recognition and misrepresented its NAAC accreditation to generate significant educational revenue (₹415.10 crore from 2018-2025). The agency suspects that funds acquired through these misrepresentations were used for personal and private gain by Mr. Siddiqui. The ED’s investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the alleged financial crimes. Cash worth ₹48 lakh was seized during searches related to the case.
News Article:
Al Falah University Founder Remanded to ED Custody in Money Laundering Case
New Delhi, November 19, 2025 – Jawed Ahmed Siddiqui, the founder of Al Falah University, has been remanded to 13 days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody by a Delhi court in connection with a money laundering case allegedly linked to terrorist activities. The arrest and subsequent remand follow searches conducted at 19 premises associated with the Al Falah Trust and University, where approximately ₹48 lakh in cash was seized.
The ED alleges that Al Falah University falsely represented its accreditation status with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). According to the agency, this misrepresentation allowed the university to generate a massive ₹415.10 crore in educational revenue between 2018 and 2025. Revenue steadily increased from ₹24.21 crore to ₹80.10 crore throughout the time period.
“It is a fact that the entire Al-Falah group has seen a meteoric rise since the 1990s, metamorphosing into a large educational body. However, the financials of the various entities are at variance with the huge amount of assets accumulated by the group,” the ED stated.
Special Prosecutor Simon Benjamin argued in court that funds obtained through the alleged fraudulent activities, including student fees, were being diverted for personal and private use by Mr. Siddiqui. He added that custodial interrogation was crucial to uncover the full extent of the “proceeds of crime.”
The agency claims that Mr. Siddiqui, as the founder and managing trustee, holds significant influence over the university and its associated institutions, raising concerns about the potential for him to transfer or hide assets during the investigation.
Mr. Siddiqui was arrested on Tuesday evening under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation is ongoing.
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