Money Laundering and Misrepresentation Scandal Hits Al Falah University
The Delhi High Court reviews a bail plea in a money laundering case involving Al Falah University's chairman, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui. Accused of diverting student fees and misleading accreditations, he faces charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case intertwines with a broader white-collar terror investigation.
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The Delhi High Court has sought the Enforcement Directorate's response regarding a regular bail plea by Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of Al Falah University Group, in a money laundering case.
Justice Saurabh Banerjee issued a notice to the agency to respond, noting that Siddiqui's interim bail plea will be heard later this month, while the main bail plea is scheduled for July. Siddiqui's earlier bail application was rejected by the trial court on May 2, following his arrest on November 18, 2025.
The money laundering accusations stem from ongoing investigations, with the university alleged to have misrepresented accreditations and diverted approximately Rs 415.10 crore for personal use. In connections to a wider investigation, the university was also involved in a 'white-collar terror' probe involving a deadly suicide bombing incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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