ED Arrests Al Falah Founder Jawad Ahmad Over Money Laundering Amid Delhi Blast Investigation Today

New Delhi: Investigators were already probing a blast reported near Delhi's Red Fort area. Security agencies began mapping every link around people named in the early probe. During this process the name of Al Falah University and its related institutions surfaced. Some suspects reportedly had past work or study connections with the campus. This pushed agencies to take a closer look at the group. Financial records and approvals became a key focus. ED then stepped in to examine possible money flows.

Why Did ED Focus University?

ED officers opened a separate money trail inquiry once financial angles appeared. They studied earlier police cases registered against the group and its institutions. Two first information reports formed the base of the money laundering case. These reports accused the university of using false claims to attract students. Officials suspected that such claims might be part of a larger pattern. The aim, investigators felt, was to gain money and reputation quickly. This is what brought the case firmly under ED's scanner.

Were Recognition Claims Genuine Then?

The FIRs alleged that Al Falah University wrongly projected its status before students and parents. It was accused of falsely showing top quality recognition to gain trust. Authorities said the university claimed NAAC grade and UGC 12B status without proper approval. Such claims can strongly influence admission decisions. Families often rely on these labels while choosing colleges. If the labels are not genuine, students can lose money and time. This is why the allegations are being treated so seriously.

What Did UGC Clarify Publicly?

As questions grew, the University Grants Commission also clarified its position. UGC reportedly stated that Al Falah falls only under Section 2f and never applied for Section 12B benefits. This statement raised fresh doubts over the university's public claims. It strengthened the view that misleading information might have been shared. For ED, this became another link in the chain of suspected wrongdoing. It added weight to the financial crime angle already being probed. The gap between claims and records deepened concern.

How Strong Is Trust’s Control?

Investigators also looked at the trust that runs the group. Al Falah Charitable Trust has reportedly been active since 1995. Sources say Jawad Siddiqui has effective control over the trust and its institutions. Funding decisions for colleges and related bodies largely flowed through this network. Rapid expansion of the group raised questions about the source of money. Officials began to search for signs of fund layering and diversion. These doubts finally led to large scale searches in Delhi and other locations.

What Did Raids Reportedly Uncover?

During the latest operation ED teams searched nineteen premises linked to the trust and family. Officials say they recovered cash of around forty eight lakh rupees. Digital devices, documents and entries of several shell companies were also found. Investigators believe trust funds were cycled through family controlled firms. Contracts for construction and catering allegedly went to companies of Siddiqui's wife and children. This kind of routing can hide the real use of charitable money. These findings formed the background for Siddiqui's arrest.

What Happens Next In Court?

After the arrest, ED stated that recovered cash, suspected diversion patterns and shell company records point to serious laundering. The agency says these materials show Siddiqui kept tight control over funds and decisions. He is now being presented before a special court. ED is expected to seek custodial remand for deeper questioning. The court will decide the length and terms of any custody. Meanwhile, enquiries into links between the blast case and financial flows continue. More details are likely as the probe moves ahead.