ED Files Charge Sheet Against Zakir Naik, Attaches His Properties Worth Rs 50 Cr
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday has filed a chargesheet against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. The ED filed a prosecution complaint against Naik and others as the proceeds of their criminal activities have been found to the tune of Rs 193.06 crores.
New Delhi, May 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday filed a charge sheet against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. The ED filed a prosecution complaint against Naik and others as the proceeds of their criminal activities have been found to the tune of Rs 193.06 crores. According to ED, till today, the agency has attached total properties of Naik worth Rs 50.46 crore. Interpol Likely to Issue Red Notice Against Fugitive Zakir Naik on India’s Request.
Earlier, the ED has registered a money laundering case against Naik and his other associates on 22 December, 2016. ED noted that the Islamic preacher was building high-end bungalows and some of his properties were also found in Dubai. Naik's organisation, the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) received funding of Rs 64.86 crores from various suspicious and unknown sources. Sri Lanka Cable Operators Block Indian Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik's Peace TV Following Easter Sunday Bombings.
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Naik, said to be in Malaysia, is probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on several charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Zakir Naik is accused of inspiring youths to take up terror activities and promoting enmity between different communities.
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