ED registers case against Zakir Naik for money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday registered a case against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Senior ED officials said the case was registered by the Mumbai unit of the Directorate on Friday.

“The offence has been registered based on the information shared by the National Investigation Agency regarding the funding and monetary transactions of Mr. Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation. Further inquiries are underway,” said an officer.