Delhi blasts: Al-Falah University president Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui sent to 13-day ED custody

Al-Falah University President Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui (also known as Siddiqui) was on Wednesday, November 19, remanded to 13-day custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case.

He was arrested by the ED on the night of November 18 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and produced before Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Choudhary Pradhan of Delhi’s Saket District Court.

ED had sought 14 days’ custody while the accused’s lawyer opposed the ED remand and said that the accused is willing to join the ED investigation.

According to the court order obtained by CNBC-TV18, the court sent him to 13 days’ ED custody till December 1, 2025.

ED alleges that the university deposited on ₹415.10 crore from FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25 which were declared as “Receipts from main purpose” and “Educational Revenue”.

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Siddiqui was arrested by ED officials under Section 19 of the PMLA following a search operation conducted by the central agency.

This operation stems from the terrorist blast that took place near Red Fort Metro Station Gate No. 1 in Delhi on November 10, in which 15 people lost their lives till November 19.

On 9 and 10 November, over 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate was seized from individuals associated with Al-Falah University, an affiliate of which was linked to the Delhi blasts.

Furthermore, the investigation into the white-collar terror module deepened and the university’s links to the case were examined.

Following which, it was revealed that Faridabad University had made fraudulent and false claims of recognition by NAAC and obtained monetary benefits wrongfully.

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