Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Al-Falah University Founder Arrested for Fraud
Al-Falah University, which runs many schools and colleges, was found to be operating without proper checks.
The groups that are supposed to make sure schools are good, like UGC and NMC, did not notice problems for a long time.
They did not visit the schools often or check records.
This let Al-Falah keep running even after some of its permissions expired.
The founder of the university, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, was arrested for fraudulently acquiring land by forging documents in the names of deceased persons.
The government is now checking all the university's records to find out more about these problems.
Al-Falah University was running at least nine educational institutions across various streams.
Regulatory bodies like UGC, NMC, and NCMEI failed to identify and act on red flags in Al-Falah's operations.
Authorisation for two of Al-Falah's schools expired at least two years ago, but the institution continued to function.
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) 'show-caused' Al-Falah for putting out misleading information.
The article highlights the lack of periodic scrutiny, due diligence, and verification by regulatory bodies in India's higher education sector.
- Who
- Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman and founder of Al Falah University, and higher education regulators in India
- What
- Failure of higher education regulators to identify and act on red flags in Al-Falah University's operations and fraudulent land acquisition by the founder
- When
- The issue came to light after the Red Fort road blast and subsequent ED raids on medical colleges; Siddiqui arrested on November 18
- Where
- Al-Falah University is located kilometers away from India's capital, specifically in Faridabad, Haryana
- Why
- Due to lack of periodic scrutiny, due diligence, and verification by regulatory bodies, and fraudulent activities by the founder
- Institutions Involved
- At least nine educational institutions, including humanities, language, molecular science, engineering, and medical science
- Regulatory Bodies
- University Grants Commission (UGC), National Medical Commission (NMC), National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI)
- Issues Identified
- Lack of periodic scrutiny, no due diligence, no verification of records, and failure to identify red flags
- Action Taken
- Al-Falah University was 'show-caused' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for misleading information
- Location
- Al-Falah University is located kilometers away from India's capital
- Regulatory Issues
- Regulators trust declarations over inspections, protocols outdated, and lack of active guardianship of standards
- Consequences
- Institutions that should not exist continue to shape young lives, regulatory alerts ignored, and a parallel ecosystem flourishes
- Arrest Details
- Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman and founder of Al Falah University, arrested on November 18 for money laundering
- Fraudulent Land Acquisition
- Land acquired in South East Delhi’s Madanpur Khadar by forging documents in the names of five deceased persons
- Forensic Audit
- Centre ordered a forensic audit of all university records
Sources
Red Fort Blast To ED Raids On Medical Colleges: How Al-Falah Exposed India’s Sleeping Higher-Ed Watchdogs
Delhi Car Blast: Al-Falah University Chancellor Forged Papers To Grab Land Of Deceased Hindu Owners, Says ED
Red Fort blast case: Al Falah founder acquired land in South Delhi by forging documents in names of 5 deceased ex-owners, probe reveals
ED widens probe against Al Falah group; looks at land purchase deals, ascertains assets for attachment
Al Falah Founder May Have Used Forged Documents For Land Deals In Delhi
ED probes forged documents in Al Falah chief's Delhi land deals
