ED Raid Illegal Infiltration Rohingya Network: Taking major action against the alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted simultaneous raids at 16 places in many states including West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana. This action of ED was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on the basis of FIR registered by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS).
According to the investigating agency, the gang is accused of illegal infiltration of Rohingya and Bangladeshi citizens into India, preparing fake Indian documents like Aadhar card, PAN card and passport for them and settling them in different parts of the country. The investigation has also revealed the role of some trusts and institutions, which are suspected of providing financial support to illegal activities through foreign donations. According to ED, unaccounted cash worth about Rs 40 lakh, about 180 grams of gold, digital devices, bank records and many important documents have been seized during the raid. The agency has also recorded the statements of the concerned persons and further investigation into the matter is underway.
Investigation started from FIR of UP ATS
The PMLA investigation was initiated by an FIR, which was lodged by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) against an organized gang under various sections of the IPC, Foreigners Act and Passport Act.
The gang was allegedly involved in assisting Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals in illegal infiltration into India, getting fake Indian identity cards like Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and passports made and later rehabilitating them in different parts of the country.
Crackdown on illegal infiltration network
Let us tell you that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation revealed a deep level network, which was involved in preparing fake documents, human trafficking, illegal rehabilitation of infiltrators and operating bank accounts through fraud. The investigation also revealed the role of some charitable trusts and institutions, which are accused of receiving foreign donations and promoting illegal activities.
Further investigation revealed a complex financial network, involving various trusts and institutions. These entities allegedly received substantial foreign funds through FCRA channels and used them to fuel illegal infiltration and settlement activities through multi-level transactions, fake bank accounts and cash withdrawals.
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40 lakh cash and gold recovered
The investigation also indicated widespread use of multiple bank accounts and transfer of funds in small installments to beneficiaries to help them settle in India. During the search operation, unaccounted cash of approximately Rs 40 lakh and approximately 180 grams of gold, along with various incriminating documents, digital devices, bank records and other evidence to the investigation, have been seized. Statements of prominent persons have been recorded. Further investigation is ongoing.
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