The Enforcement Directorate has flagged serious irregularities at Al-Falah University after naming its Chairman and Chancellor, Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, as the main accused in a wide-ranging chargesheet alleging large-scale regulatory fraud and money laundering. Among the most serious allegations is the appointment of an accused in the Red Fort blast case to a university position without mandatory police verification or background checks, raising concerns about internal controls and oversight at the institution.
Al-Falah University came under the scanner after the exposure of what investigators described as a “white-collar” terror module in November last year. During that probe, four doctors linked to the university were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the Delhi blast case, while several others were questioned and arrested. Siddiqui himself was later arrested in a money laundering case, even as authorities examined his possible links to the broader conspiracy.
According to the prosecution complaint, the ED claims to have uncovered a carefully orchestrated system of fabricated compliance at the university and its medical college. The alleged violations include the use of “on-paper” doctors, fake patients during inspections, forged regulatory documents and the diversion of institutional funds abroad. Investigators allege that Siddiqui exercised centralised and direct control over faculty appointments, finances and interactions with regulators, making him the key decision-maker behind the operations.
One of the core allegations relates to the listing of doctors as full-time faculty members only on paper to meet regulatory norms. ED sources say statements recorded during the investigation reveal that several listed doctors never actually performed on-campus duties. In one case, a doctor admitted to working from home under what investigators termed an irregular arrangement, which was formally approved in writing and treated as standard practice. Another faculty member was also cited as having been appointed purely for documentation purposes. The ED claims all such appointments required explicit clearance from Siddiqui, pointing to his direct involvement in maintaining the appearance of compliance.
A particularly grave charge involves the appointment of Umar Un Nabi, the main accused in the November 2025 Red Fort blast case, along with some of his associates, to posts at the university without police verification. Investigators allege that several other individuals were also hired without any background checks. These appointments were reportedly recommended by senior human resources officials and approved at the highest level by Siddiqui.
The ED has also alleged that fake patients were arranged to inflate patient numbers during inspections by regulatory authorities. In a statement recorded in late December 2025, the head of IT for the Al-Falah Group reportedly admitted that such arrangements were routinely made. According to investigators, public relations officials coordinated with local health workers to bring in fake patients, while payment records were prepared, vetted and approved at senior levels. Cash payments were allegedly released against vouchers as part of this regular practice.
Beyond patient manipulation, the ED claims inspection readiness was meticulously stage-managed. Investigators allege that arrangements related to cleanliness, hygiene, internet connectivity and CCTV functionality were ensured specifically ahead of regulatory visits. Statements recorded during the probe suggest that these activities were carried out under the direct supervision of the chancellor, reinforcing claims of top-down control over compliance optics.
The agency has further flagged alleged digital manipulation after a show-cause notice was issued by the accreditation authority in November 2025. According to the ED, website content was altered through a private vendor on instructions from senior university officials to remove or hide misleading claims about regulatory recognition. Investigators allege these directions originated from Siddiqui and were coordinated internally to manage scrutiny.
Students were also allegedly misled about the university’s regulatory status. The ED claims to have recovered documents showing that students were informed the institution had regulatory recognition it did not actually possess, and on that basis were asked to deposit fees. Investigators say this amounted to deception, with multiple batches of students induced to pay fees based on false assurances.
In its dealings with medical regulators, the college is accused of making false claims about providing free treatment and welfare services to the poor to secure approvals. The ED alleges that misleading information continued to be provided until a mid-2025 inspection, after which permission was granted to increase the number of MBBS seats, a decision now under scrutiny.
The chargesheet also refers to recovered messaging records allegedly showing payments made to around 70 doctors for on-paper appointments designed to clear inspections. Investigators say these chats include documents bearing Siddiqui’s signature, which they argue directly link him to the alleged fraudulent arrangements.
Finally, the ED has traced foreign remittances totalling over Rs 13 crore, allegedly routed to overseas accounts either directly by Siddiqui or through family members and layered business entities. According to investigators, the funds originated from institutional sources, passed through intermediaries and were ultimately transferred abroad, completing what the agency describes as the final stage of fund diversion.
In summary, the prosecution complaint presents an alleged picture of a university system run through forged documentation, fabricated compliance, illegal appointments and financial diversion, with Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui at the centre of decision-making. The ED maintains that the scale, coordination and duration of the alleged acts point to a sustained conspiracy rather than isolated lapses, aimed at misleading regulators, students and authorities while siphoning funds out of the country.
