Money Laundering Case: Court Rejects Bail Plea of Al Falah University Chairman

A Delhi court on Saturday rejected the regular bail plea of Al Falah University group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in a money laundering case , underscoring the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation.

Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan , after hearing arguments from both Siddiqui’s counsel and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) , declined to grant relief. While a detailed order is awaited, the court observed that the nature of the accusations and the stage of the probe did not justify granting regular bail at this point.

Siddiqui was arrested by the ED in November 2025 in connection with an alleged scheme involving the generation of illicit funds through fees collected from students at institutions linked to him in Faridabad. Investigators have accused him of misrepresenting accreditation and recognition status , thereby misleading students and facilitating unlawful financial gains.

The ED opposed the bail plea, arguing that the case involves serious economic offences and requires continued custodial scrutiny. The agency also informed the court that another money laundering investigation involving Siddiqui is currently underway, further strengthening its opposition to bail.

The case has already progressed to the filing of a charge sheet by the ED , while a separate charge sheet by the Delhi Police Crime Branch is also pending against him, indicating parallel criminal proceedings.

Earlier, on February 7 , the trial court had granted Siddiqui interim bail for two weeks on humanitarian grounds to allow him to care for his wife undergoing cancer treatment. However, this relief came under challenge before the Delhi High Court by the ED, prompting a reconsideration of the matter.

With the rejection of regular bail, Siddiqui will continue to remain in judicial custody as investigations proceed.