ED attaches PFI accounts in cash laundering case

By way of PTI

NEW DELHI: The ED has connected a minimum of 33 financial institution accounts of Islamist organisation Common Entrance of India and a connected organisation known as Rehab India Basis as a part of an anti-money laundering investigation towards them, officers stated on Wednesday.

The accounts grasp greater than Rs 68 lakh.

The PFI had previous marched to the ED administrative center in Kochi alleging that the company’s raids on the homes of its leaders in December 2021 as a part of the probe into suspected cash laundering actions.

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The orders had been issued below the Prevention of Cash Laundering Act (PMLA), the officers stated.

They stated 23 accounts of the PFI having Rs 59,12,051 and 10 of Rehab India Basis having Rs 9,50,030 had been connected.

The Islamist organisation used to be shaped in 2006 in Kerala and is headquartered in Delhi.