ED Seizes Land of UP Madrasa Teacher Who Became UK Citizen

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken possession of the land owned by a madrasa teacher from Uttar Pradesh who had become a citizen of the United Kingdom. The teacher, who continued to receive a monthly salary from the state, was found to have violated the Foreign Exchange Management Act and other provisions related to foreign citizenship and income. The seizure was executed under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, following an investigation that uncovered irregularities in the teacher’s financial records. Authorities have not yet released the teacher’s name but have confirmed that the property was seized to prevent potential money‑laundering activities. The case highlights the ED’s ongoing efforts to enforce compliance among public servants who acquire foreign citizenship while holding salaried positions in India.