Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a self-styled religious leader from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is facing serious legal trouble as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The action follows an FIR filed by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
According to ED sources, Khan is currently in the United Kingdom. He is alleged to have promoted extremist ideologies under the guise of religious education, raised funds illegally, and maintained links with foreign extremist organizations. Investigators suspect that Khan has connections with the Pakistan-based extremist group Dawat-e-Islami.
Allegations of Illegally Receiving Salary from Government Madrasa
Sources indicate that Khan was appointed as an assistant teacher in a government-aided madrasa in 1984. He acquired British citizenship in 2013, yet allegedly continued to receive a salary at the madrasa from 2013 to 2017, despite neither being an Indian citizen nor performing teaching duties during that period.
Crores in Foreign Funding and Property Acquisitions
Investigations have revealed that over the past two decades, Khan traveled extensively abroad and allegedly received foreign funding worth crores of rupees, which was deposited into seven to eight bank accounts in India. The ED has also identified over a dozen immovable properties owned by Khan in India, valued at more than ₹30 crore, and is probing the source of these assets and funding channels.
Investigating Links with Extremist Groups
Evidence suggests that Khan maintained connections with several extremist organizations operating from the UK. His travel to Pakistan and contacts with extremist groups there are also under investigation. While it is suspected that Khan may be an active member of Dawat-e-Islami, the probe is ongoing.
Funding Madrasas Through NGOs
Sources reveal that Khan allegedly funneled funds to various madrasas via his Raza Foundation NGO and private bank accounts. He also established two madrasas in Azamgarh and Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, which were later deregistered by authorities.
The ED is currently conducting a thorough investigation into Khan’s funding networks, foreign connections, bank transactions, and the sources of his properties, aiming to uncover the full extent of financial irregularities.
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