UP Anti-Terrorism Squad Arrests Man For Money Laundering And Harboring Illegal Migrants

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has apprehended an individual in Greater Noida charged with disseminating religious animosity and facilitating the laundering of crores through Hawala transactions.

The suspect, identified as Farhan Nabi Siddiqui, stands accused of fostering discord between religious communities under the pretense of distributing religious literature, accepting unauthorized international funds, and sheltering individuals residing illegally within India.

According to an official ATS statement, Siddiqui, along with an associate named Nasi Tobaad and others, managed three business entities: Istanbul International Private Limited, Hakikat Wakfi Foundation, and Real Global Express Logistics Private Limited.

Through these organizations, the Hakikat Printing Publications located in Greater Noida was producing religious texts containing material deemed provocative, promoting hostility and encouraging violence.

The ATS further reported that these three companies provided accommodation to individuals from Turkey and Germany without proper governmental authorization, while also offering refuge to Bangladeshi nationals illegally residing in India.

Authorities seized 12 books in Hindi, Arabic, and Bengali languages, alongside two mobile devices and three laptops from Siddiqui's possession.

Additionally, both Siddiqui and Tobaad face accusations of channeling approximately Rs 11 crore from overseas through hawala networks. This laundered money was reportedly utilized to acquire land for Madrasas, mosques, and corporate entities across Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.