Red Fort Blast Accused Appointed Without Checks, ED Uncovers Al-Falah University Fraud Network

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has exposed a massive regulatory and financial scandal at Al-Falah University, revealing that a key accused in the Red Fort blast case was appointed to the institution without mandatory police verification or background checks. The findings are part of a detailed prosecution complaint that names the university’s chairman and chancellor, Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, as the central figure in what investigators describe as a deliberate and long-running conspiracy involving fake appointments, fabricated compliance, and large-scale money laundering.

According to the ED, Umar Un Nabi, the main accused in the November 2025 Red Fort blast case, along with his associates, was appointed to positions at the university despite clear regulatory requirements for background verification. Investigators allege that these appointments were approved without scrutiny, raising serious national security and governance concerns.

The university came under intense scrutiny after the alleged dismantling of a “white-collar” terror-linked module last year. Several doctors associated with the institution were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the Delhi blast case, while others were questioned or arrested during subsequent investigations. The ED claims the appointments were not isolated lapses but part of a broader system designed to bypass regulatory oversight.

Fake Doctors and Fabricated Compliance

The ED alleges that Al-Falah University and its medical college routinely listed doctors as full-time faculty members only on paper to meet norms set by the National Medical Commission. Statements recorded during the investigation indicate that several listed faculty members never performed any on-campus duties.

Some doctors reportedly admitted to working remotely under irregular arrangements that were formally approved in writing. Investigators say such practices were widespread and cleared only after direct approval from the university’s top leadership, reinforcing claims of centralised control over appointments and compliance processes.

Fake Patients and Managed Inspections

One of the most serious allegations involves the arrangement of fake patients during inspections by regulatory authorities. The ED claims that patient occupancy numbers were artificially inflated during inspections conducted by the NMC and state health officials. Payments were allegedly made to arrange these fake patients, with records maintained and cleared at senior levels.

Inspection preparedness, including functioning CCTV systems, internet connectivity, hygiene, and overall presentation, was allegedly managed in advance to create a false impression of compliance. Investigators say these activities were carried out under direct instructions from the highest level of the university administration.

Digital Manipulation and Misleading Students

The ED has also flagged alleged digital manipulation following a show-cause notice issued by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in November 2025. Website content was allegedly altered through a private vendor to remove or conceal false claims related to regulatory recognition.

Investigators further allege that students were misled about the university’s regulatory status. Documents recovered during searches suggest that medical students were asked to deposit fees based on claims of regulatory recognition that did not exist at the time, amounting to deception and financial exploitation.

Money Laundering and Foreign Transfers

The ED claims to have traced foreign remittances worth over Rs 13 crore, allegedly routed to overseas accounts through layered entities linked to the university leadership. Investigators say the funds originated from institutional sources and were diverted abroad, completing what they describe as the final stage of money laundering.

WhatsApp chats recovered during the probe allegedly reveal payments made to nearly 70 doctors for “on-paper” appointments. Some documents bearing official signatures are cited by investigators as direct evidence linking the leadership to the alleged fraudulent operations.

The prosecution complaint paints a picture of an education institution allegedly run through forged documents, illegal appointments, manipulated inspections, and systematic financial diversion. The ED maintains that the scale, coordination, and duration of the alleged acts indicate a sustained conspiracy rather than administrative negligence, with serious implications for regulatory integrity, student trust, and national security.