19
Nov
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Enforcement Directorate has secured 13 days of custodial interrogation of Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, the chairman of the Al-Falah group, in connection with its investigation into alleged money laundering linked to the Al Falah Charitable Trust. Siddiqui was detained late Tuesday evening under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and brought before a Delhi court shortly afterward. Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan approved the ED’s request for extended custody in an order passed just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Officials say the arrest came after investigators analysed material unearthed during extensive searches…