This act has previously been used against fugitives wanted in India to seize their assets. FMTNews
PETALING JAYA: India’s Enforcement Directorate is planning to invoke the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act against preacher Dr Zakir Naik, Indian news portals reported.
The 53-year-old preacher is wanted by the authorities for alleged money laundering but sought refuge in Malaysia in 2016, where he was given permanent resident status.On Wednesday, it was reported that a Special Prevention of Money Laundering court in Mumbai had issued non-bailable warrant against Naik.
India Today reported that if Naik is declared a fugitive, the ED will have the power to attach his overseas properties. The development will also help probe agencies in extradition of Naik from Malaysia, it added.
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