Mon Dec 01 08:37:59 UTC 2025: News Article:

Al Falah University Founder Remanded to Judicial Custody in Terror-Linked Money Laundering Case

New Delhi, December 1, 2025 – Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, founder of Al Falah University, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody today by a Delhi court in connection with a money laundering case linked to ongoing investigations into the Red Fort blast. Siddiqui’s custody follows a 13-day period of interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan ordered Siddiqui’s remand until December 15th. The ED counsel briefly contested the timing, noting that the previous custody period technically extended into early Tuesday morning.

Siddiqui’s counsel filed an application requesting access to prescribed medication and spectacles for their client during his custody. The judge approved this request, and the ED submitted Siddiqui’s medical prescription to the court, directing jail authorities to ensure continued treatment.

The ED alleges that Al Falah University falsely claimed UGC recognition and misrepresented its NAAC accreditation status to students. The agency claims the institution generated ₹415.10 crore in revenue between 2018 and 2025, alleging a discrepancy between the university’s financial records and the assets accumulated by related entities. The ED further alleges that student fees and public funds were diverted for personal and private use, with Siddiqui exercising control over the Al Falah Charitable Trust. Raids conducted at 19 locations in Delhi-NCR resulted in the seizure of approximately ₹48 lakh in cash.

The case will be heard again on December 15th, following the end of Siddiqui’s judicial custody.

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