ED raids eight Bengaluru locations in ISIS radicalisation-linked money laundering case

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Jul 21, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted raids at eight locations in and around Bengaluru as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged ISIS radicalisation case.

The searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Multiple premises associated with the suspects are being searched by the central agency.

The ED’s investigation stems from a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the alleged ISIS recruitment network involving Iqra Welfare Trust, Guidance for Mankind and several individuals.

The NIA has chargesheeted five accused, alleging they were affiliated with the banned terrorist organisation ISIS/ISIL/Daesh and conspired to radicalise and recruit Muslim youth from Bengaluru to join the terror outfit.

According to the NIA, the accused allegedly conducted "Muslim Personality Development" workshops under the banner of Iqra Camp and organised weekly Quran Circle study sessions to identify and radicalise recruits. They are also accused of raising funds and facilitating the illegal travel of recruits to Syria through Türkiye to join ISIS and fight the Syrian government.

The agency further alleged that the accused exploited anti-CAA/NRC protests to incite communal sentiments, spread ISIS ideology through secure social media platforms, and collect funds from individuals, trusts and personal savings to support the recruitment and travel of Muslim youths to join the terrorist organisation.

The investigation is ongoing.