Court Grants ED Permission to Question ISIS Suspects in Money Laundering Probe

A special court has allowed the Enforcement Directorate to interrogate 19 suspected ISIS members across India, based on a money laundering case linked to the National Investigation Agency’s probe into ISIS activities in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Key figures, including Shahnawaz Alam and Anurag Manbir Singh, were reportedly involved.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has received court approval to question 19 individuals allegedly connected to ISIS, as part of a comprehensive money laundering investigation. This decision stems from the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) action against ISIS cells in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

Key operatives, including Shahnawaz Alam and Anurag Manbir Singh, were identified as central figures in the network. The NIA's initial probe revealed Anurag Manbir Singh functioned as the 'treasurer' for ISIS operations in India, while late Saqib Nachan previously led its activities, fostering ties with international handlers.

The ED's request and subsequent approval aim to uncover the financial underpinnings supporting ISIS's operational expansion within the country. Funding was reportedly raised through extortion and illicit ventures, contributing to the organization's nefarious goals.