What happened: ED searched Jaipur premises linked to pastor Ravi Mohan Pahadiya
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched two premises in Jaipur linked to pastor Ravi Mohan Pahadiya on August 21. ED stated that the searches were conducted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in connection with alleged foreign-funding-related violations tied to foreign contribution compliance.
ED allegations in the available information include the following points: ₹2.88 crore in foreign funds was allegedly received without FCRA registration.ED alleged the foreign funds were used for proselytisation and conversion efforts among SC–Valmiki and ST–Bhill communities.₹2.34 crore was allegedly received by Ravi Mohan Pahadiya and his wife for “consultancy and family maintenance”.ED alleged the remaining funds were used for personal expenses, travel, and property.
Background and earlier position: FCRA registration as foreign-contribution authorization
FCRA registration is a central compliance requirement in India’s regulation of foreign contributions. The basic governance idea is that organisations must have required legal authorization to receive foreign funds and must follow legal compliance expectations on how funds are used.
What changed now: ED’s search action and ED’s quantified allegations
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