The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at 13 locations across Uttar Pradesh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. These searches are part of an investigation into an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network. The operations were carried out in connection with Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) No. ECIR/LKZO/14/2024.
The money laundering investigation is based on an FIR filed by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). This FIR is related to an organized syndicate accused of aiding Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals in entering India illegally. The syndicate is alleged to have provided forged Indian identity documents, aiding in settlement and rehabilitation across the country.
Authorities revealed that the investigation has uncovered a financial network involving charitable trusts and other entities. These entities allegedly received significant foreign contributions, which were then diverted through various bank accounts and financial transactions. The network is suspected of supporting and facilitating illegal activities through these funds.
The probe has shown that the network heavily relied on cash withdrawals and small financial transfers to avoid detection and conceal fund movements. The searches were conducted to gather evidence and track the money flow associated with the alleged network. An ongoing investigation is in progress, with further details awaited.
