ED Raids 13 Locations In Crackdown On Illegal Infiltration, Terror Funding Network | Exclusive
ED Raids 13 Locations In Crackdown On Illegal Infiltration, Terror Funding Network | Exclusive Reported By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 15:21 IST Around Rs
ED Raids 13 Locations In Crackdown On Illegal Infiltration, Terror Funding Network | Exclusive Reported By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 15:21 IST Around Rs 40 lakh in cash and gold was seized as the ED cracked down on an alleged syndicate helping Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals settle illegally in India. Rapid Read The searches led to the seizure of around Rs 40 lakh in cash and gold, according to sources. (File pic/ANI) The Enforcement Directorate has raided 13 locations across several states as part of a sweeping crackdown on an alleged transnational syndicate involved in illegal infiltration, forged identity documents, hawala transactions and terror funding, sources told CNN-News18. The searches led to the seizure of around Rs 40 lakh in cash and gold, according to sources. The ED action is linked to a 2023 Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad FIR which allegedly uncovered a highly organised criminal network operating across West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and Maharashtra. According to sources, the syndicate was created to facilitate the illegal entry of Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals into India, provide them with forged documents and help them settle permanently in different parts of the country.
Biometric Data Of Poor Indians Allegedly Stolen The investigation has also exposed the alleged theft and misuse of biometric data belonging to poor and illiterate Indian citizens. Sources said operatives such as Abdul Awwal misused their access as telecom and banking agents to collect fingerprints from unsuspecting citizens on the pretext of distributing government rations. The stolen biometric details were allegedly used to open mule bank accounts without the knowledge of the individuals whose identities had been compromised. These accounts were then used to route and conceal financial transactions linked to the network. The practice amounted to biometric hijacking and exposed local residents to the risk of financial fraud and criminal liability, sources said. Key Operators Identified The alleged ringleaders and Indian operators identified during the investigation include Adil-ur-Rahman Asharfi, a Bangladeshi national accused of living in India under a forged identity, and Sheikh Najib-ul-Haq, a Deoband-based coordinator who allegedly handled logistics for the network. Others under the scanner include Abu Saleh Mandal, who allegedly managed funds routed through trusts, Tania Mandal and Abdul Awwal, who is suspected of playing a central role in digital forgery and biometric theft.
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