Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Al-Falah University Scandal: Chairman Arrested, Rs 415 Crore Fraud Alleged
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the chairman of Al-Falah University, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, for allegedly defrauding students and parents of Rs 415.10 crore.
The arrest is connected to the investigation of the Red Fort car explosion.
The ED has seized Rs 48 lakh in cash and is seeking Siddiqui's custodial interrogation to uncover the money trail.
ED alleges Rs 415.10 crore scam at Al-Falah University
Chancellor's brother Hamood Siddiqui arrested in 25-year-old fraud case
Arrest linked to Red Fort car explosion probe, Al-Falah University under scrutiny
ED seizes Rs 48 lakh in cash, digital devices, and documents during searches
ED seeks custodial interrogation of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui to uncover money trail
- Who
- Al-Falah University, its controlling trust, and the chancellor's brother Hamood Siddiqui
- What
- Fraudulently induced students and parents to pay fees based on false accreditation claims, totaling Rs 415.10 crore
- When
- Financial Year 2014-15 to FY 2024-25, and the arrest of Hamood Siddiqui on Sunday, 16th November 2020
- Where
- Al-Falah University, Faridabad, and the location of Hamood Siddiqui's arrest in Hyderabad
- Why
- To defraud students and parents, and to investigate the money trail and potential links to the Red Fort car explosion
Prosecution
Defense
Evidence of Fraud
Prosecution
Multiple cases registered, victims include students and parents, evidence of false claims
Defense
Accused may argue lack of evidence or claim innocence
- Total Proceeds of Crime
- Rs 415.10 crore
- Arrested Person
- Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui
- Relation to Chancellor
- Brother
- University
- Al-Falah University, Faridabad
- Amount Seized by ED
- Rs 48 lakh in cash
- Accused's Location of Arrest
- Hyderabad
Sources
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