Crackdown on Religious Conversion Racketeer in Rajasthan

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out searches linked to a money-laundering investigation targeting Mohammad Sadeeque Khan, a prominent figure in Rajasthan's Jamiat Ahle Hadees (JAH). The raids, conducted on Wednesday across four Bikaner locations, are part of an inquiry into unlawful religious conversions and suspected support for radical causes.

According to sources, Khan, identified as the 'amir' of the JAH, is allegedly involved in hawala operations and substantial money-laundering activities. The federal agency claims that Khan oversaw significant transactions through numerous bank accounts and trusts, including Masjid-e-Ayesha Trust.

The investigation follows a January 2022 FIR by Bikaner police and reveals Khan's foreign visits and financial backings for a Bangladeshi NGO promoting contentious agendas. During the searches, digital evidence hinting at his dissemination of radical content and videos depicting acts like burning the Israeli flag were uncovered.

(With inputs from agencies.)