CBI initiates preliminary enquiry into Markaz funding

In what appears to be more trouble for Tablighi Jamaat, Republic TV has learnt that Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary enquiry (PE) to probe allegations of misappropriation of funds in trust linked to Tablighi Jamaat. In fact, central ncy has sought for few related documents from Crime Branch of Delhi Police. It is important to point out that ncy is yet to file an FIR in case.

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CBI probing possible violation of FCRA 

decision to file an FIR would be taken after PE is conducted. Reliable sources within ncy have confirmed to Republic TV that PE was initiated in first week of May. Once documents are handed over by Delhi Crime Branch, CBI will examine papers and decide future course of action. Sources say ncy is probing if re is any violation of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act or misappropriation of funds in Tablighi Jamaat.

ED, meanwhile, h alrey registered a money laundering case against Maulana Sa and or members of Tablighi Jamaat. central ncies are essentially focusing on source of funding and utilization of same funds. Maulana Sa was asked by Delhi Police to submit personal and Markaz bank documents, as well as Income Tax, returns. While Maulana Sa is yet to physically join probe that is being conducted by Delhi Police, Sa has responded to tices sent by Delhi Police. In fact, few documents have also been handed over by Sa’s legal team to Delhi Police.

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