New Delhi, December 4, 2024: The Delhi High Court granted bail to leaders of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in a money laundering case, citing insufficient evidence. The accused, Mohammad Perwez Ahmad and Abdul Muqeet, both members of the Delhi unit of the PFI, were arrested in 2022 during a crackdown led by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED had accused the PFI of raising funds from both domestic and international sources, allegedly used for anti-national activities. The funds were said to be proceeds of crime laundered through various bank accounts.
Despite the ED’s claims of fraudulent fund collection, including the receipt of Rs 120 crore in suspicious deposits, the court found that the evidence presented did not justify further detention. The court noted a lack of prima facie evidence to support the money laundering charges, leading to the decision to grant bail.
The case has attracted significant attention due to the involvement of the PFI, a banned organization, and the serious allegations of funding activities against national interests. The granting of bail is seen as an important legal development in the ongoing investigation into the group’s activities and their potential impact on national security.
