Enforcement Directorate Probes Alleged Forged Land Sales and Financial Trail Linked to SMRF Trust Properties
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the alleged illegal sale of land belonging to the Spiritual Regeneration Movement Foundation of India (SMRF) Trust, associated with Maharishi Ashram. Investigators are examining properties and financial transactions allegedly linked to the accused across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
According to the investigation, the accused allegedly used forged documents and false representations to facilitate the sale of trust-owned land. Authorities are tracing the alleged proceeds of the transactions and examining whether assets acquired in multiple states were purchased using funds connected to the alleged fraud.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no court has determined the guilt of the accused.
ED Expands Multi-State Investigation
The main accused named in the investigation include:
- Pradeep Singh
- Raghvendra Pratap Singh
- G. Ramachandra Mohan
- Akash Malviya
Investigating agencies allege that the accused falsely represented themselves as authorised office bearers of the SMRF Trust and prepared forged documents to execute the sale of trust properties.
Cases relating to alleged cheating and forgery have reportedly been registered in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka.
Assets Across Multiple States Under Scrutiny
According to investigators, the ED is examining properties allegedly linked to the accused in:
Madhya Pradesh
- Jabalpur
- Dhar
- Sunera
Chhattisgarh
- Durg
- Baloda Bazar
- Bilaspur
Karnataka
- Bengaluru
- Other identified locations
Officials are examining the source of funds used to acquire these assets and whether they constitute alleged proceeds of crime.
Restrictions Placed on Trust Land Transactions
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities have restricted the sale and transfer of certain SMRF Trust land in Noida.
According to officials, the Sector-33A Registrar Office has suspended transactions relating to land situated at:
- Khasra No. 217 in Bhangel
- Khasra Nos. 14, 16, 96, 98, 99, 100, and 102-1 in Gejha Tilpatabad
The restrictions followed a request submitted by the trust on July 15 seeking protection of the disputed properties.
Alleged Sale of Trust Land
According to the investigation, the case first came to light in December 2025.
Authorities allege that forged documents and fake identities were used to facilitate the sale of trust-owned land reportedly valued at approximately ₹33 crore for about ₹16 crore to Singhvahini Infra Projects.
A criminal case relating to the alleged transaction was registered at Sector-39 Police Station, Noida.
These allegations remain under investigation.
Historical Land Records Examined
During the investigation, the ED sought land registration records from the Noida registration department.
Officials reportedly provided information relating to more than 36 property registrations carried out since 1990.
The trust alleges that approximately 3.36 hectares of land in Gejha Tilpatabad and Bhangel were transferred using forged documentation and by falsely portraying individuals as authorised representatives of the trust.
Judicial Proceedings
According to the report:
- The High Court had earlier granted protection from arrest to Raghvendra Pratap Singh until completion of proceedings.
- Subsequently, the Supreme Court transferred the investigation to the Enforcement Directorate.
Following the transfer, the ED expanded the investigation to examine financial records and property holdings across multiple states.
Financial Trail Under Examination
The ED is analysing:
- Property acquisition records
- Banking transactions
- Land registrations
- Ownership documents
- Alleged proceeds of crime
Officials stated that if evidence supports the allegations, properties identified as linked to the alleged proceeds of crime may be attached under applicable legal provisions.
The investigation is continuing.