Chargesheet Filed Against University Founder for Alleged Land Fraud

The Enforcement Directorate has submitted a chargesheet against Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, founder of Al-Falah University, along with three others, for alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme. The case revolves around the questionable acquisition of land valued at approximately Rs 46 crore in Delhi.

The ED's investigation originated from FIRs lodged by the Delhi Police, highlighting fraudulent activities related to land acquisition in Madanpur Khadar through forged documents. It was discovered that essential documents were manipulated to transfer ownership to the Tarbia Education Foundation, with falsified signatures of deceased original owners.

Further examination revealed that these falsifications occurred shortly before the land transfer in 2012-13, with forged banking transactions used to legitimize the illegal acquisitions. The agency estimates the crime's proceeds at around Rs 47.76 crore and has seized properties worth Rs 45.84 crore, allegedly connected to Siddiqui and the foundation.

This is not the first case against Siddiqui. Previously, the ED accused him of financial misconduct involving Rs 415.10 crore collected by Al-Falah University, diverted for personal gains.

(With inputs from agencies.)