A Special National Investigation Agency Court in New Delhi ordered the framing of charges against Yasin Malik and six others involving Rs 8,94,87,639 in alleged proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Charges Ordered Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma of Patiala House Court passed the order directing the framing of charges against all seven accused on September 9. The Court concluded that prima facie, sufficient material exists on record to raise strong suspicion against the accused under Section 3, punishable under Section 4 of the PMLA. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges the funds were received to promote secessionist ideology and subversive activities across the region.
Hawala Channels and Cash Couriers From Pakistan
The money laundering case is linked to an NIA case originally registered in 2017 under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The ED filed its complaint to trace the proceeds of crime on June 14, 2017.
Investigators point to documents seized from Ghulam Mohd. Bhat, a cashier-accountant working with Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali. Additional emails cited by the ED suggest Malik built an extensive global network to raise funds for activities projected as a freedom struggle.
Malik Allegedly Received Crime Proceeds from Saudi Arabia
The NIA’s second supplementary chargesheet records that Malik received Rs 15,75,595 from Saudi Arabia.
Because some of the accused could not be produced in person due to security concerns, the Court directed the ED to obtain their signed charges while they remain in judicial custody. The case is scheduled for the next hearing on October 30, 2026. Special Public Prosecutors N.K.
Frequently Asked Questions About the PMLA Case
Which court ordered the framing of charges against Yasin Malik and others?
A Special National Investigation Agency Court at the Patiala House Court in New Delhi, presided over by Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma, issued the order.
What is the total amount of proceeds of crime alleged by the Enforcement Directorate?
The Enforcement Directorate alleges the group generated and received proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 8,94,87,639, with Malik specifically alleged to have received a total of Rs 30,75,595 through various channels.
When is the next court date scheduled for the proceedings?
The case has been listed next for October 30, 2026, following a previous hearing on September 30 where the Court addressed the physical appearance and signing of charges by the accused.
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