The Enforcement Directorate's Jaipur zonal office has taken significant legal action by filing a prosecution complaint, commonly referred to as a chargesheet, against Mohammed Sadeeque, the head of Al Furkan Educational Trust, along with other accused individuals and entities. This formal legal document was submitted on January 30 before the special PMLA court in Jaipur, marking a crucial development in the ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002.
Legal Proceedings and Arrest Details
The filing of the prosecution complaint follows the earlier arrest of Mohammed Sadeeque in this high-profile case. An ED officer provided insights into the judicial process, noting that while in judicial custody, Sadeeque had moved a bail application seeking release. However, this application was firmly dismissed by the special PMLA court in Jaipur on January 28, just two days before the chargesheet was officially filed. This sequence of events underscores the seriousness with which the court is treating the allegations and the agency's determination to proceed with the prosecution.
Basis of Investigation and Serious Allegations
The Enforcement Directorate's investigation was initiated based on two separate FIRs registered by the Rajasthan Police, which laid the groundwork for the agency's probe. The allegations outlined in the chargesheet are extensive and grave, encompassing a range of illegal activities. According to the ED, the accused are involved in radicalisation activities aimed at influencing individuals, hawala transactions that facilitate unregulated financial transfers, and forced religious conversions that violate personal freedoms.
Furthermore, the chargesheet details involvement in illegal arms trafficking, suggesting a network for distributing firearms, and suspicious high-value financial transactions that raise red flags about money laundering. An officer highlighted that earlier operations were conducted on September 17, 2025, at multiple premises in Bikaner district. During these searches, the agency successfully seized incriminating documents and digital devices, which likely provided crucial evidence for building the case.
Specific Charges and Evidentiary Support
Delving deeper into the allegations, the ED has accused Mohammed Sadeeque of being actively involved in organised illegal arms trafficking. The officer explained that firearms were allegedly arranged for violent assaults through associates, with this claim being supported by police charge-sheets, physical recoveries of weapons, and statements from witnesses. This multi-faceted approach to gathering evidence strengthens the agency's case and highlights the potential dangers posed by such activities.
Financial Misconduct and Incitement Allegations
In addition to the arms trafficking charges, the agency has levied serious accusations regarding inflammatory speeches and financial misconduct. Sadeeque is charged with delivering speeches that targeted senior government officials and various religious communities, with the alleged intent to incite violence and mobilise funds. These funds, according to the ED, were then diverted as donations to radical non-governmental organisations and other groups, including entities based abroad, and were also used for personal expenses, thereby blurring the lines between illicit activities and personal gain.
The officer further elaborated on the evidence examined, stating, "We also examined a widely circulated inflammatory video speech attributed to him, and incidents involving the burning of foreign national flags at public gatherings." This points to a pattern of behaviour aimed at stirring unrest and demonstrates the agency's thoroughness in investigating all aspects of the case, from financial crimes to acts of public provocation.
