The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at 13 locations in connection with an alleged terror funding network involved in facilitating the illegal infiltration of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals into India.

The probe is based on a first information report (FIR) from the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) regarding an organised syndicate allegedly arranging forged Indian identity documents and aiding the rehabilitation of infiltrators.

Investigations revealed a deep-rooted financial network involving charitable trusts and entities receiving substantial foreign contributions, which were diverted through multiple bank accounts and layered transactions to fund illegal activities.Officials noted the use of cash withdrawals and small-value transfers to suspected beneficiaries.

The raids highlight the government's efforts to combat cross-border terrorism and illegal immigration, with the ED leveraging the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to trace illicit financial flows.

This case underscores the complex interplay between financial systems and security threats, emphasizing the need for stringent anti-money laundering measures to prevent exploitation by criminal networks.