The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case against Islamic preacher Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, who is currently based in the United Kingdom. The case has been filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and an investigation has been initiated into his financial activities and foreign links.

The ED’s action is based on a First Information Report (FIR) earlier registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS). According to officials, the case relates to allegations of illegal funding, misuse of funds, and suspected links with radical organisations.

As per the ED, Khan is a native of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. He has been accused of “promoting radical ideology” and being involved in “illegal funding activities under the cover of religious education.” Investigating agencies have alleged that he received and routed funds worth several crores of rupees through multiple bank accounts in India as well as abroad.

Official records show that Khan was appointed as an assistant teacher in a government-aided madrasa in the year 1984. The ED has stated that despite acquiring British citizenship in 2013 and residing overseas, he allegedly continued to draw his salary from 2013 to 2017 without performing any teaching duties. Officials have said that this aspect is part of the ongoing probe.

The ED has further found that Khan maintained “7–8 bank accounts in India” and had acquired “more than a dozen immovable properties valued at over Rs 30 crore.” According to the agency, these assets were allegedly created using funds whose sources are now under scrutiny.

Investigators have also alleged that Khan channelled money to several madrasas through his non-governmental organisation, Raja Foundation, as well as through his personal bank accounts. Officials have said that the flow of funds and the end use of the money are being closely examined as part of the money laundering investigation.

It has also come to light that Khan had established two madrasas, one in Azamgarh and another in Sant Kabir Nagar. According to official information, the registrations of both these madrasas were later cancelled by the competent authorities. The ED has stated that these institutions are also being examined in connection with the alleged funding network.

Investigating agencies have said that Khan’s “links with radical organisations based in the United Kingdom are under examination.” Officials have also pointed out that, as per available information, he had visited Pakistan in the past. His alleged contacts with extremist organisations in Pakistan are also being probed by the agencies.

The ED has further stated that Khan is “believed to be a member of the Pakistani radical organisation Dawat-e-Islami.” Officials have clarified that this aspect is under investigation and forms part of the larger probe into his international connections and activities.

At present, the Enforcement Directorate is examining the entire funding network, foreign linkages, and assets linked to the accused. Officials have said that the investigation is ongoing and is focused on tracing the flow of funds, identifying beneficiaries, and establishing the role of various entities involved.

The agency has reiterated that the case has been registered under the provisions of the PMLA and is based on inputs and findings shared by the UP ATS. Further action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation, officials added.