Enforcement Directorate conducted a search operation in the Jauhar University land case

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The Enforcement Directorate conducted search operations at 10 premises in Rampur, Saharanpur, and Delhi under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University is accused of illegally acquiring farmers' land and enemy property, as well as diverting government funds.
In the search, incriminating documents, records of alleged fake donations, and digital data were seized, which could impact regulatory oversight.

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Basis of Search Operation and Investigation

As stated by the Enforcement Directorate, the Lucknow Zonal Office conducted search operations at 10 premises in Rampur, Saharanpur, and Delhi under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The agency says this action is related to the ongoing money laundering case involving alleged illegal land acquisition and diversion of government funds for the construction of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.

The ED initiated this investigation based on 26 FIRs registered by the Uttar Pradesh Police and another FIR filed at Rampur Kotwali. These cases include charges such as extortion, fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy, which fall under scheduled offences of the PMLA.

According to the agency, the university, through its Chancellor Mohammad Azam Khan and others, allegedly acquired farmers' land and Government of India's enemy property illegally. The ED is investigating the entire money trail related to the generation, concealment, possession, acquisition, and use of proceeds of crime, as well as the properties created for the university.

Seized Materials and Potential Impact

During the search, the agency allegedly seized incriminating documents, records related to purported fake donations received by the trust, and digital records relevant to the investigation. These materials could be crucial in understanding the source, use of funds, and the nature of property creation in the case.

The case also highlights regulatory oversight on land and fund usage by educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh. The ED has stated that further investigation is ongoing, which may lead to additional action regarding financial transactions, involved individuals, and properties.

ED's searches in multiple cities in connection with the alleged illegal allocation of industrial plots in PSIEC were previously reported by us. That report mentioned that the agency seized cash, documents, and digital devices during surveys at 11 premises and the PSIEC office in Chandigarh, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Ludhiana between August 4-6, 2026, and furthered the investigation into suspicious financial transactions.

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