The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against prominent Indian journalist Rana Ayyub under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The central agency had previously locked Ayyub’s assets worth over Rs 1.77 crore. Ayyub, who writes for influential international news platforms such as the Washington Post and is often critical of the Narendra Modi government for its treatment of India’s Muslims and other marginalised communities, has been under investigation since she was named in an FIR last year for allegedly raising money for charity but using it herself. In March, the journalist was stopped from flying out to London after she received summons from the ED.
