ED Investigates Teacher for Money Laundering Linked to Terrorism Financing

Investigation Launched Against Shamsul Huda

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a money laundering investigation against Shamsul Huda, a teacher from Uttar Pradesh who has been residing in the United Kingdom for several years. This action follows an inquiry conducted by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to officials, the case involves serious financial irregularities, including allegations of receiving government salaries and pension benefits while living abroad, suspicious connections with foreign entities, and questionable financial transactions.

Government Salary Benefits While Abroad

The investigation revealed that Shamsul Huda was appointed as an assistant teacher at Darul Uloom Ahle Sunnat Madarsa Ashrafiya in Mubarakpur, Azamgarh, on July 12, 1984. Despite moving abroad in 2007, he allegedly continued to receive the following benefits:

Regular salary increments

Government benefits without verification

Approval for voluntary retirement in 2017

Pension payments post-retirement

Officials noted that mandatory service record verification was not conducted during this period, allowing the accused to receive government funds while residing overseas.

Promoting Extremism Under the Guise of Religious Education

The cleric was reportedly promoting extremist ideologies under the pretext of religious education and was operating an illegal funding network. He funneled money into madrasas through his NGO, 'Raja Foundation,' and personal accounts. Additionally, he established two madrasas in Azamgarh and Sant Kabir Nagar, which were later deregistered. There are concerns regarding his connections with extremist organizations based in Pakistan.