Al Falah University Fraud Probe Reveals ₹415 Crore Fake Education Scam
ED arrests Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui for a ₹415 crore scam involving fake accreditation, false claims, and alleged misuse of student money. Full details on the investigation and court response.
Aryan K 
Faridabad(Haryana)[India] November 19: The case began when the Enforcement Directorate started a search at places linked to the Al Falah group. These checks went on for long hours. Officers said they found signs of a big scam. The founder of Al Falah University, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, was held on Tuesday night. The agency said he made large money by fooling students and parents. Many families trusted the name of the university. They believed the claims of proper approval. The ED now says that trust was misused.
Claims of Fake Approvals
The ED told the court that the group used false NAAC and UGC certificates. These papers made the university look fully recognised. Students saw these claims during admission. They joined the courses in good faith. The agency said the trust earned more than ₹415 crore through these methods. This amount came from fees and other charges. The ED believes these funds were taken through lies. The court saw these points as serious issues.
Risk of Escape and Influence
The ED said Siddiqui had strong links in Gulf nations. The officers said this made him a flight risk. They also said he had much power inside the university system. He could guide staff who handled records. This raised fear of destruction of files. The agency added that only a small part of the money trail was found. Many accounts still need checking. The court noted the risk and allowed long custody.
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Fast Growth of the Group
The Al Falah group started in the 1990s. It grew quickly into a large education chain. The ED said this rise did not match its reported finances. The agency suspects hidden incomes. They also believe assets were bought without proper records. The officers think this rise was supported by false claims. This point created more doubt about the money source. The court saw the matter as a grave concern.
Defence Side and Their Stand
Siddiqui’s lawyer said all charges were false. They said the Delhi Police cases were based on wrong reports. They claimed the university did not cheat anyone. The lawyer added that the ED was acting too fast. Yet the court said the case was still new. It said the charges were strong. It also said that more study was needed. So the judge accepted the request for custody.
Present Status of the Probe
Siddiqui is now in ED custody till December 1. Officers will study bank accounts and money paths. They will also check if any assets were hidden. The agency wants to see how the ₹415 crore was moved. They also want to find if more people were part of the scam. The case will shape how education fraud is handled in the future. Many students now wait for answers about their courses.
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