Delhi Court Sends Siddiqui to Judicial Custody in Money Laundering Scandal

Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, chairman of Al-Falah group, was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. He's involved in a money laundering case regarding the fraudulent acquisition of land worth Rs 45 crore. His involvement in a university fund mismanagement scandal is also under investigation by the ED.

A Delhi court has remanded Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, chairman of the Al-Falah group, to 14 days of judicial custody. This decision comes in relation to a money laundering case involving the alleged fraudulent acquisition of land valued at Rs 45 crore. Siddiqui was presented before the court after completing his ten-day custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The ED's investigation revealed a network of forged documents and deceitful practices in acquiring this land, located at Khasra No. 792 in Madanpur Khadar village. Siddiqui, also heading the Tarbia Education Foundation, reportedly collaborated with others to orchestrate the fabrication of legitimate documents.

This case is a part of a broader investigation, as Siddiqui was previously detained over allegations of financial misconduct within educational institutions managed by his Al-Falah Charitable Trust. The university has been accused of diverting student funds and falsely claiming accreditation to attract students.

(With inputs from agencies.)