The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached a residential plot worth Rs 53.46 lakh belonging to former Uttar Pradesh madrasa teacher Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan in a money-laundering case linked to allegations that he continued receiving government salary, pension and other benefits after acquiring British citizenship.
The 189.75-square-metre residential plot is located in Khalilabad in Sant Kabir Nagar district and has been attached by the ED’s Lucknow Zonal Office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
ED Says Khan Became British Citizen in 2013
According to the ED, Khan acquired British citizenship on December 19, 2013, after which he ceased to be an Indian citizen.
The agency alleged that he concealed his changed citizenship status and continued to remain associated with a government-aided madrasa in Mubarakpur, Azamgarh, while receiving financial benefits from the Uttar Pradesh government.
An inquiry conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Minority Welfare and Waqf Department found that Khan’s service between 2007 and 2017 had not been verified, the ED said.
Despite this, he was granted voluntary retirement in 2017 and continued to receive pensionary benefits, according to the agency.
Rs 53.46 Lakh Received as Salary, Pension and Benefits
The ED alleged that around Rs 53.46 lakh was credited to Khan from the state exchequer towards salary, pension, General Provident Fund (GPF) and other allowances.
The agency has treated the amount as alleged “proceeds of crime” under the PMLA.
Since the funds had already been dissipated, the ED said it attached immovable property of an equivalent value to secure the alleged proceeds.
Property Purchased After Acquiring British Citizenship
According to the agency, Khan purchased the Khalilabad property after acquiring British citizenship.
The ED also alleged that he continued using his surrendered Indian passport, along with PAN, Aadhaar and Voter ID documents, for transactions involving immovable properties in Sant Kabir Nagar.
The attached plot, measuring 189.75 square metres, is registered in Khan’s name.
Money-Laundering Probe Stems From UP Police Cases
The ED investigation stems from FIRs registered by Uttar Pradesh Police in connection with alleged cheating, forgery and concealment of citizenship-related information.
The agency had conducted searches at premises connected with Khan on February 11, 2026, during which it said documents and other material were seized under the PMLA.
The ED said the latest provisional attachment was made on the basis of material collected during the investigation.
Foreign Funding and Overseas Links Also Under Scanner
Investigators are also examining Khan’s foreign travel, financial transactions and alleged links with organisations abroad.
Earlier reporting on the investigation said the ED was examining allegations involving foreign funding received through personal and NGO-linked accounts, as well as institutions associated with Khan.
The agency has also alleged that Khan had contacts with organisations in Pakistan and attended meetings linked to such groups.
Some reports have described these organisations as radical or terrorist-linked groups. However, these remain allegations made by investigating agencies and have not been independently established by a court.
Investigation Continues
The ED has said that further investigation in the money-laundering case is underway.
The provisional attachment does not amount to a finding of guilt. Under the PMLA process, the attachment is subject to further legal proceedings and adjudication.
