Nine Companies Linked to a Single Address, Suspicious Transactions and Accreditation Irregularities Under Scanner.
Al-Falah University in Faridabad, already in focus after the Delhi blast case, is now caught in a widening web of financial suspicion. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted coordinated raids at 25 locations linked to the university, its trustees and associated entities. The searches—carried out from 5 a.m. across Okhla, Jamia Nagar (Delhi) and other sites—aim to uncover alleged funding irregularities, shell companies and possible money laundering routes.
During the early phase of the investigation, the ED discovered a cluster of nine shell-like companies, all registered at the same address, raising strong red flags of financial masking and artificial transactions—an established pattern in shell-company operations.
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Shell Company Indicators: No Staff, No Utilities, Only Paper Presence
Search teams reportedly found several inconsistencies in the functioning of these entities. Key observations include:
- No staff presence and negligible electricity or water usage at declared offices
- Multiple companies registered with the same mobile number and email ID
- No EPFO/ESIC records, despite showing significant turnover on paper
- Repetition of common directors and authorised signatories
- Minimal salary disbursements from bank accounts; HR records almost absent
- Nearly identical incorporation timelines and contact details
Officials believe these indicators point to “paper companies created primarily to route or conceal financial transactions.”
Accreditation Claims Under Question: UGC & NAAC Scrutiny Begins
Alongside financial investigation, the ED found initial discrepancies in the university’s claims concerning UGC and NAAC accreditation. These irregularities have prompted references to relevant authorities for independent verification.
If discrepancies are confirmed, this could significantly aggravate the case against the institution.
White Terror Module Link: Chairman Summoned Twice
The financial probe gains added weight as Delhi Police recently issued two summonses to university chairman Javed Ahmad Siddiqui in connection with the ongoing White Terror module investigation.
According to sources, Siddiqui’s testimony is crucial to clarify:
- The suspected association of multiple accused with the university
- Possible irregularities in institutional records, admissions and administrative approvals
- Decisions taken in violation of statutory or regulatory norms
Investigators working on the Delhi blast case have noted that several operational processes within the university require close scrutiny.
Irregular Construction Flagged, Action Likely
The probe has now expanded beyond finances. A recent inspection by district authorities found multiple structures within the campus constructed without mandatory approvals or in violation of building regulations.
Key findings include:
- Significant deviations during campus expansion
- Major gaps in mandatory construction clearances
- Certain blocks flagged as potential “safety risks”
According to officials, action against illegal structures is being considered and demolition (“bulldozer action”) cannot be ruled out.
Funding Trails and Possible Radical Links Under Examination
The ED and Delhi Police are jointly examining:
- Whether foreign-origin funds were misused
- Whether shell companies were used to route money to specific networks
- Any possible indirect financial benefit to extremist modules
Financial documents, bank statements, construction approvals and administrative records are currently being analysed as part of the multi-agency probe.
