Lucknow, July 16: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched significant operations in Uttar Pradesh, targeting multiple locations in connection with a money laundering case. This investigation is reportedly linked to terror funding and an illegal immigration network that came to light nearly two years ago.
Officials revealed that the ED’s Lucknow zonal office executed raids at approximately 13 locations across Uttar Pradesh and other areas under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Initially, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) registered an FIR in this case. Following the money laundering allegations, the ED took over the investigation. The FIR mentions an organized gang allegedly involved in facilitating the illegal entry of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals into India, creating fake Indian identity documents for them, and assisting in their settlement across various regions of the country.
According to ED officials, preliminary investigations have uncovered a complex financial network. This network reportedly includes several charitable trusts and organizations that received substantial foreign donations. They allegedly funneled this money through multiple bank accounts, “mule accounts,” and intricate transactions to support illegal activities.
Further investigations have revealed that suspects were involved in sending money through cash withdrawals and small transfers. Currently, the investigation is ongoing.
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