Delhi Court Extends Custody of SDPI Leader M K Faizy in Money Laundering Case

A Delhi court extended the Enforcement Directorate's custody of SDPI national president M K Faizy. The custody pertains to Faizy's alleged involvement in money laundering, linked to the banned Popular Front of India. The court's decision follows the ED's request for further interrogation to trace financial activities.

A Delhi court has extended the custody of M K Faizy, the national president of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), at the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Faizy is being held for questioning related to an alleged money laundering case involving the proscribed Popular Front of India (PFI).

The ED sought additional time, arguing that Faizy, who was apprehended at the Delhi international airport, is crucial to untangling the financial strands and conspiracy linked to the PFI. The SDPI, while denying any illegal affiliations, stated that the funds were transferred before the PFI's ban in September 2022.

Faizy's leadership role within the SDPI and his connections to significant financial transfers have been brought under scrutiny. The ED's investigation ties him to a Kerala-based PFI leader, Abdul Razak B P. This connection is part of broader efforts by enforcement agencies to dismantle the financial networks of banned organizations.

(With inputs from agencies.)