Archive · 10 Nov 2025
UP ATS Arrests Man for Foreign-Funded Publishing Network Spreading Communal Enmity
Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a man named Farhan Nabi Qaddiqi.
He is accused of running a company that printed books in different languages to make different religious groups angry with each other.
Investigators say he also got a lot of money, about 11 crore rupees, from other countries using secret and illegal ways to send money.
This money was allegedly used to buy land to build religious schools and places of worship.
Qaddiqi is also suspected of helping people from Bangladesh who were in India without proper papers.
The police are still looking for other people who might be involved in this network.
Farhan Nabi Qaddiqi arrested in Greater Noida by UP ATS on Friday, November 7th.
Accused of publishing books in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, and Bengali to spread religious enmity and social division.
Allegedly received approximately Rs 11 crore in foreign funds through hawala and illegal channels.
Funds were allegedly used to purchase land for setting up madrasas and mosques.
Qaddiqi also accused of sheltering undocumented Bangladeshi nationals and is part of a larger publishing network.
- Who
- Farhan Nabi Qaddiqi, co-director of M/S Istanbul International Pvt Ltd
- What
- Arrested for allegedly publishing books to spread religious enmity and receiving foreign funds via hawala/illegal channels.
- When
- Friday, November 7th
- Where
- Kasna area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Information received about a company involved in publishing and distributing material promoting communal tension and receiving illegal foreign funds.
Allegations
Accused's Defense
Content of Publications
Allegations
Accused allegedly published books in multiple languages (Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Bengali) intended to spread hatred and social division among religious groups.
Accused's Defense
No information provided in the articles regarding the accused's defense or counter-claims about the content of the books.
Source of Funds
Allegations
Alleged to have received approximately Rs 11 crore from abroad through hawala and illegal channels, intended for purchasing land for madrasas and mosques.
Accused's Defense
No information provided in the articles regarding the accused's defense or counter-claims about the source or use of funds.
Involvement of Others
Allegations
Accused and associates were allegedly running multiple organizations involved in the publishing network. Investigations are ongoing to identify others.
Accused's Defense
No information provided in the articles regarding the accused's defense or counter-claims about the involvement of associates or others.
- Accused
- Farhan Nabi Qaddiqi (co-director of M/S Istanbul International Pvt Ltd)
- Organizations Involved
- M/S Istanbul International Pvt Ltd, Hakikat Wakfi Foundation, Real Global Express Logistic Pvt Ltd
- Allegations
- Publishing books to spread religious enmity, receiving foreign funds (approx. Rs 11 crore) via hawala/illegal channels, sheltering undocumented Bangladeshi nationals.
- Funds Used For
- Allegedly buying land for madrasas and mosques.
- Location of Arrest
- Kasna area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Agency
- Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)
- FIR Registered
- ATS police station, Lucknow