FCRA violations
Educational Fraud Uncovered: Organization Falsely Claimed Students Were Sexually Abused to Attract Higher Foreign Donations
Dec 10, 2025 02:47 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has exposed a Hyderabad-based educational organization for misappropriating RTE funds and falsely portraying students as sexually exploited 'joginis' to attract higher foreign donations. The investigation revealed Rs 15.37 crore in proceeds of crime through fee collection from supposedly sponsored students and diversion of government subsidies, leading to attachment of properties worth Rs 15 crore.
Sonam Wangchuk's Detention: Wife Refutes Government Allegations and Reveals Years of Harassment Following Ladakh Statehood Advocacy
Sep 29, 2025 09:13 am CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained activist Sonam Wangchuk, denies all allegations made against her husband by the government. She reveals systematic harassment since he began advocating for Ladakh's statehood and Sixth Schedule status, including Intelligence Bureau threats and FCRA license revocation. Angmo clarifies misconceptions about Wangchuk's international climate change work and denies his involvement in inciting violence during recent protests that led to his arrest under the National Security Act.
Sonam Wangchuk Disputes Government Allegations Following Violent Ladakh Protests and FCRA Cancellation
Sep 26, 2025 01:35 am CST
Acclaimed activist Sonam Wangchuk challenges central government's narrative about his role in recent Ladakh protests that left four dead. He denies inciting violence and explains the legitimacy of his organization's international transactions after authorities canceled SECMOL's foreign funding permissions. The 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Award winner remains committed to peaceful advocacy for Ladakh statehood despite escalating tensions.
Government Preparing Action Against Sonam Wangchuk Following Deadly Ladakh Protests: Financial Irregularities Alleged
Sep 25, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The Indian government is poised to act against Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk following violent protests in Leh that left four dead and 80 injured. Officials allege serious financial irregularities in Wangchuk's nonprofit organizations, including FCRA violations and potential money laundering, while the activist, who leads the Ladakh statehood movement, says he's prepared for arrest under the Public Safety Act.