ED conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in money laundering case against coaching institute

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 24, 2025, 09:49 IST

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The Enforcement Directorate raided FIITJEE centers in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, investigating money laundering allegations. This action follows FIRs filed by parents who claim the coaching institute abruptly closed, leaving students without services or refunds despite hefty fees. The searches target locations linked to FIITJEE promoters across Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

ED conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in money laundering case against coaching institute

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Thursday at various locations in Delhi-NCR whilst investigating money laundering allegations against FIITJEE coaching institute, which had unexpectedly closed its centres, affecting numerous students, according to officials.
The search operations were carried out at several sites in Delhi and its adjacent cities of Noida and Gurugram, including the residences of the coaching institute's promoters, officials confirmed.
The investigation is being conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The investigation originated from FIRs registered by Noida and Delhi Police following complaints from parents in January, who reported the sudden closure of FIITJEE centres, leaving their children stranded, officials stated.

The complainant parents indicated they had paid substantial fees but received neither educational services nor reimbursement, according to officials.
FIITJEE, which specialises in providing coaching for engineering entrance examinations, operates 73 centres throughout the country.

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