UP, July17,2025
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations linked to Jamaluddin, also known as Changur Baba, in connection with a money laundering case tied to a religious conversion syndicate.
According to news agency PTI, the raids were conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into a racket involved in forced religious conversions. As per IANS, the ED raided as many as 14 different premises across various locations.
Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had arrested Changur Baba, accusing him of operating a religious conversion network.
Who is Changur Baba?
Changur Baba hails from Rehra Mafi village in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district in Uttar Pradesh. Born in the same village, his early life was marked by modest beginnings.
Locals recall that he used to sell imitation jewelry like rings and gemstones on a bicycle. After spending several years doing this work, he eventually moved to Mumbai, where he later declared himself a pir (spiritual leader).
The case has drawn national attention due to the scale of the alleged conversion racket and the money laundering trail now under ED scrutiny.
