Manav Bharti University Fake Degree Scam: Assets Worth ₹200 Crore Seized

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action in the ongoing investigation into the Manav Bharti University fake degree scandal. Authorities have attached assets, primarily properties in Shimla, with a combined reported value exceeding ₹200 Crore. This move follows the provisional attachment of seven immovable properties worth ₹1.74 crore (as per sale deed value).

ED Cracks Down on Illegal Proceeds

The attachment of these assets is a crucial step in dismantling the financial infrastructure of the fraudulent degree scheme. The ED is working to recover the illegal proceeds generated through the scam, which impacted countless individuals seeking legitimate higher education. The properties seized are believed to be directly linked to the money laundering operation connected to the fake degree racket.

PMLA Utilized in Asset Seizure

The Enforcement Directorate utilized the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, to attach the properties. This powerful legislation allows authorities to target assets acquired through criminal activities, such as the large-scale sale of fraudulent degrees by Manav Bharti University.