Lucknow Regional Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 16, 2026 conducted search operations at 16 premises linked to alleged terror financing and illegal infiltration networks under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and other places.
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.
The investigation revealed a deep-level network which was involved in generating fake documents, human trafficking, illegal resettlement 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.
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 related to the investigation, have been seized.
Statements of prominent persons have been recorded. Further investigation is ongoing.
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