Fugitive Brother of Al-Falah University Founder Arrested After 25 Years in Multi-State Investment Fraud Case

Nov 18, 2025 02:42 pm CST

After evading authorities for 25 years, Hamud Ahmad Siddiqui, brother of Al-Falah University founder Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, has been arrested in Hyderabad. Wanted for investment fraud schemes exceeding Rs 40 lakh from the late 1990s, his capture comes as the university faces scrutiny following connections to the Delhi car bombing incident. Authorities revealed Siddiqui had been living under a new identity while operating an investment firm in Hyderabad.