Direct Charge Sheet Is Filed Against Zakir Naik By Enforcement Directorate

Today, the direct charge sheet is filed against Zakir Naik who is one of the most controversial Islamic Preacher in India. The charge sheet is filed in the case of money laundering by the officials.

In fact, this is not the first time Zakir Naik has come into the light of the media. He was charged in October in 2017 for case of hate speech, incitement case. This is not it, the Islamic preacher has also come under the scanner for funding terrorists. Moreover, he is also held responsible to promote hatred between different communities in India.

Direct Charge Sheet Is Filed Against Zakir Naik

Charge Sheet Filed Against Zakir Naik By Enforcement Directorate

Today in a special court in Mumbai, the direct charge sheet is filed against Zakir Naik under the Prevention Of Money Laundering Act. The prosecution has found proceeds of crime under this act where they have identified money laundering worth Rs 193.06 crore.

Direct Charge Sheet Is Filed Against Zakir Naik By Enforcement Directorate

In the year 2016, charge sheet was filed against Zakiur Naik where he was booked by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). A few days ago, Zakir Naik blamed the Indian government to be involved in a ‘witch-hunt’ and also went on to say in a statement that ‘he was aware of the pressure Indian government is putting on the Interpol” to issue a red corner notice against him.

Even after the direct charge sheet is filed against Zakir Naik, he is reported to be in Malaysia at present. He is also been probed by the Indian Penal Code and The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The court proceedings will only tell about the fate of Zakir Naiik. The pressure on the Interpol by India will probably bring him soon in the country.