ED Raids in Maharashtra Over FCRA Violations

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at multiple locations in Maharashtra concerning FCRA violations by the Jamia Ismalia Ishatul Uloom Trust and others. The investigation began after a police chargesheet in April, leading to the cancellation of the trust's FCRA registration for allegedly misdirecting funds.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided a dozen locations on Monday in connection with an alleged FCRA violation by a Maharashtra-based trust. The raids took place in Mumbai and Nandurbar district, focusing on the activities of Jamia Ismalia Ishatul Uloom (JIIU) and a Yemeni citizen, Al-Khadami Khaled Ibrahim Saleh, among others.

The investigation stems from a chargesheet filed by state police in April, which named several accused. Officials revealed that the raids were aimed at gathering further evidence on the FCRA breaches.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has revoked the FCRA registration of JIIU, effective from July 15, 2024, after concluding that the trust funneled foreign funds to non-FCRA registered NGOs illegally.

(With inputs from agencies.)