Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Syrian Nationals Arrested for Illegal Fundraising for Gaza Relief
Several Syrian citizens were arrested in India for allegedly tricking people into donating money.
They went to local mosques and showed videos of people in Gaza to get donations, claiming it was for aid.
However, the police found no evidence that the money actually went to Gaza.
Instead, the collected funds were used to support a luxurious lifestyle.
Authorities apprehended the suspects at the Delhi airport while they were trying to leave the country.
The police also recovered a substantial amount of cash and US dollars.
The individuals had entered India on tourist visas.
Three Syrian nationals arrested at Delhi airport for illegal fundraising.
Accused collected donations in the name of 'Gaza relief'.
Police believe the funds were not sent to Gaza.
Another Syrian national previously arrested in Ahmedabad for similar charges.
The suspects entered India on tourist visas.
- Who
- Ahmed Ohad Alhabash, Zakaria Haitham Alazar, Yusuf Khalid Alzahar, and Ali Meghat Al-Azhar (Syrian nationals)
- What
- Arrested for illegally raising funds, allegedly for 'Gaza relief.'
- When
- Arrested on September 3rd in Delhi, and prior to that in Ahmedabad (date unspecified).
- Where
- Delhi Airport and Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- Suspected of using donations from mosques for personal use instead of sending them to Gaza.
- Accused
- Ahmed Ohad Alhabash, Zakaria Haitham Alazar, Yusuf Khalid Alzahar and Ali Meghat Al-Azhar
- Charges
- Illegally raising funds for 'Gaza relief'
- Location of Arrest
- Delhi Airport and Ahmedabad
- Date of Arrest
- September 3rd (Delhi), unknown (Ahmedabad)
- Funds Recovered
- ₹25,000 in cash and 3,600 US dollars (approx. ₹3.17 lakhs)
- Visa Type
- Tourist visa
- Entry Date to India
- July 22nd