For Religious Conversion, Changur Baba Got ‘Rs 300 Cr From Islamic Nations In 100 Bank Accounts In Nepal'
Jamaluddin, also known as Changur Baba, was arrested in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged involvement in illegal religious conversions. He is accused of operating a cross-border network that targeted large-scale conversions of Hindu girls. Investigating agencies have now uncovered a funding trail linked to Nepal, involving crores of rupees reportedly sourced from Islamic countries.
According to a report by Amar Ujala, Changur Baba allegedly received approximately ₹500 crore in foreign funding over the past three years. Security agencies have so far traced ₹200 crore, while the remaining ₹300 crore is believed to have been funnelled through Nepal via a complex network of bank accounts spread across multiple border districts.
As per the report, over 100 bank accounts were opened in Nepal's Nawalparasi, Rupandehi, Banke and Kathmandu districts to receive funds from countries such as Pakistan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. These accounts were used to send money from abroad to India. Agents withdrew the cash in Nepal and handed it over to Changur's network in India. Through this, they earned commissions of around 4-5 per cent. Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) were also used in the process. Agents in Bihar districts like Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Purnia, Kishanganj and Champaran reportedly also helped move the funds from Nepal into India.
Cybercriminals recently arrested in Rae Bareli have also been found to be linked to the same illegal conversion network. According to the report, their operations, suspected to have ties to Pakistan and Dubai, were involved in transactions worth nearly ₹700 crore. Crores of rupees were funnelled through this network to several cities, including Lucknow, Balrampur, Gonda, and Ayodhya.
Amar Ujala, citing security agencies, reported that funds deposited in Nepal were withdrawn in Nepali currency and converted to Indian rupees by exchangers in border towns like Bahraich, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Maharajganj and Balrampur. A significant portion of the money was also transferred using the hawala method, for which detailed records are unavailable.
The report states that the highest amount of money was spent in Ayodhya to support conversion activities and related operations. In 2023, an agent arrested in Bihar had shared similar information but it was not taken seriously at that time.
Bank Accounts Of Key Accused
One of the accused, Naveen Rohra, operated six bank accounts with total deposits of Rs 34.22 crore, according to Amar Ujala. Another accused Neetu alias Nasreen, who became a close aide of Changur Baba, is said to have played a key role in the conversion racket. The report mentioned that she maintained eight bank accounts into which Rs 13.90 crore was deposited between February and June 2021. Investigators have also found six additional local accounts linked to Chhangur, including an SBI account that received Rs 6 lakh from foreign sources. Authorities are still trying to trace more of his accounts that may have been opened in Dubai, Sharjah and Mashreq City in UAE.
Years Of Alleged Conversions
Changur, who has reportedly been involved in illegal religious conversions for the past 15 years, is now under intensive questioning by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) following his arrest. The role of Mohammad Ahmed, a resident of Pune, is also being investigated in this case, according to the report. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also joined the investigation. As per the report, after collecting information on 40 bank accounts linked to Chhangur and his close associates, the ED has asked the Income Tax Department for details of the individuals operating these accounts for the past 10 years.
Balrampur Bungalow Demolished
A bungalow worth Rs 5 crore, constructed by Chhangur in Balrampur under Nasreen's name, was recently demolished by the administration. The 40-room property, built in 2022 on government barren land, had become a hub for the alleged activities.
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