ED attaches properties of Zakir Naik worth Rs 16 crore in Mumbai, Pune

In a major crackdown on controversial Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 16.40 crore in Mumbai and Pune, under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

According to ED, investigations revealed that funds to the tune of Rs 49.20 crore were received in the non-resident external (NRE) bank accounts of accused Zakir Naik in India from his Dubai accounts. The origin of these deposits was from unknown sources.