Directorate for enforcement on Monday performed search operations in multiple places in connection with the case of money laundering where the seller of the amulet from Meerut managed to build an empire worth £100 Crores.
The probing agency performed a search operation at 15 locations in Balrampur, Lucknow and Mumbai, which concerned the case of money washing against Alias Chhangur Baba Jalaluddin Shah, his close associate Naveen Rohr and others.
The accused against the former amulet vendor include illegal conversion, the use of foreign funds and conspiracy in activities that represent a potential threat to national security, said the statement of ED. The search was performed according to the Act on Prevention of Money Wash (PMLA) 2002.
“During search operations, various incriminatory documents have been restored and confiscated, indicating the receipt of funds from abroad and their transfer to different individuals for acquiring real estate,” Ed added.
Another accused in the case of Chhangur Baba Religiour Conversion Syndicate Case
Just before the day arrested the anti -terrorist group Uttar Pradesh (ATS) of another accused in connection with the syndicate of religious conversion allegedly led by Chhangur Baba.
According to the report, he was also accused, identified as Rajesh Kumar Upiphyay, arrested on Saturday, the officials said.
The arrest comes after Jalaluddin and his close helper, Naveen, alleged mastery of hidden networks involved in religious conversions across Uttar Pradesh, and further arrested from the state.
According to the next CEO (ADG) of law and order, Amitabh Yash, the gang operated for more than 15 years and used a number of manipulative tactics, including honey capture, administrative pressure, minors’ targeting and inclusion in influential individuals to facilitate conversions.
“A large number of foreign funds have been traced to the gang,” Adg Yash said earlier. “Separate rates cards existed for different types of conversions and money was routed through almost 40 bank accounts. ATS monitors the sources of these funds.”
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He also stated that any real estate obtained by these funds will be confiscated and demolished according to the legal provisions. “Chhangur Baba and his main collaborator, the non -tie alias Nasreen, will be interrogated regarding their network, financial trails and assets. The process of seizing and demolishing their illegally acquired real estate has begun. All individuals against whom there are evidence were arrested.
Chhangur Baba, 78, also known as Jalaluddin Shah, is accused of targeting girls from several communities and even maintained a “list of rates” for conversions, the officials said.
Chhangur is a term generally used for someone with six fingers. Jalaluddin is also said to have six fingers.
Chhangur, who sold rings and amulets on the bike and later became the head of the village, comes from the village of Rehra Ma in the district of Balrampura in Uttarprady. Later he lured widows by promising incentives, financial assistance and even marriage for religious conversion.
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