Javed Siddiqui Sent to 13-Day ED Custody in Al Falah University Money Laundering Case

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Al Falah University founder Javed Ahmed Siddiqui has been sent to 13-day custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). During this period, investigators expect several significant revelations. Siddiqui was presented before Delhi’s Saket Court late Tuesday night, and Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan ordered his ED remand around 1 AM on Wednesday.

The court noted that the ED followed all provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and considering the seriousness of the case, Siddiqui should remain in ED custody for 13 days. He was arrested in connection with a money laundering case linked to the recent terror attack near Delhi’s Red Fort. A major revelation came during the investigation into alleged fake accreditation and misleading claims made by the university.

According to the remand note, the institution has, over several years, allegedly misled students to secure admissions and collected huge amounts of money. An analysis of Income Tax Returns showed that from the financial years 2014–15 to 2024–25, the university reported income worth several crores.

The ED found that in 2014–15 and 2015–16, the university declared ₹30.89 crore and ₹29.48 crore as voluntary contributions, but from 2016–17 onwards, revenue was shown under educational income. The probe revealed that the university recorded ₹24.21 crore income in 2018–19 and ₹80.01 crore in 2024–25.

In total, the institution allegedly earned around ₹415.10 crore through fake recognition and deceptive practices. Agencies claim that the university misused students’ trust and exploited their careers and aspirations. The ED’s investigation began on the basis of a Delhi Police FIR, and now the money-laundering angle is also being examined.