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Recall. 2 months back Md Zubair collected 1Cr in 24hrs. Collectively with M2S NGO they raised 1.8Cr. An analysis (thread) was published next day. 26% of funds were from overseas.
Police found 50Lac transactions from Zubair's a/c now.
@DelhiPolice may like to look into this.
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Police found 50Lac transactions from Zubair's a/c now.
@DelhiPolice may like to look into this.
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This thread explains a lot.
@dir_ed @IncomeTaxIndia can scan the legalities of funds and utilization.
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@dir_ed @IncomeTaxIndia can scan the legalities of funds and utilization.
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There may be FCRA violations also. Note that M2S has accepted crypto as well in past. So agencies must be aware that these are news tech-tactics.
In any case, even if a single penny of donation is transacted from/into a "personal account", this is going to be a big soup.
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In any case, even if a single penny of donation is transacted from/into a "personal account", this is going to be a big soup.
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Pravda Media, a not-for-profit, Sec8 (tax-exempted) co's finances are not as straightforward as seem. Zero-public-accountability where 70% of funds are routing back home.
Details of their finance transparency-
@dir_ed @DelhiPolice @IncomeTaxIndia
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Details of their finance transparency-
@dir_ed @DelhiPolice @IncomeTaxIndia
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DP Spl Cell has initiated an investigation into -
1. Donation- (a) Foreign funding (remember there is no FCRA clearance and (b) money laundering angle
2. Twter Network- (a) pattern in the artificially amplified tweet and, (b) if its bots, who are paying for it
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1. Donation- (a) Foreign funding (remember there is no FCRA clearance and (b) money laundering angle
2. Twter Network- (a) pattern in the artificially amplified tweet and, (b) if its bots, who are paying for it
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BIG: Md Zubair DELETED 101 tweets in the last 3days, (88 on 28-Jun only).
On 20th Jun he deleted at least 28 tweets (below SS)
With NO access to gadgets under police remand, how its possible? Who did it? Isn't a clear case of evidence tampering?
Attn- @DelhiPolice @CPDelhi
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On 20th Jun he deleted at least 28 tweets (below SS)
With NO access to gadgets under police remand, how its possible? Who did it? Isn't a clear case of evidence tampering?
Attn- @DelhiPolice @CPDelhi
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ROC, Ahmedabad has sent notice to Pravda Media for several violation under Company Act 2013, based on complaint by CA @shshanksaurav . Read tweet#4 for details of Pravda Media, a Sec8 co, financials highlighted.
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ED asks DP Spl Cell to provide FIR & other documents. Agency to scan the accounts and related transactions and may file money laundering case against Alt News co-fo Md Zubair, if any found violations.
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Important- Sections related to FCRA violation, destruction of evidence and criminal conspiracy added in the FIR.
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BIG- Foreign donations received from Pakistan & Syria on Alt News’ Razorpay gateway, despite not having FCRA clearance.
Defending lawer argued “that’s on company (Pravda Media), not on me (Md Zubair)”.
This development may lead to fresh case on Pravda for FCRA violations.
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Defending lawer argued “that’s on company (Pravda Media), not on me (Md Zubair)”.
This development may lead to fresh case on Pravda for FCRA violations.
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Social media profile revealed that Twitter support pouring in from Pak & Middle east. Further analysis on financing may connect the dots whether it was an organic or an artificial (paid) endorsement.
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After today's (02-07-22) development in court about FCRA violation & endorsement from Pak & Gulf, Alt News' donation page was found deactivated.
Not known yet, it is done by the page owner at own or on ED's order or just a technical glitch.
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Not known yet, it is done by the page owner at own or on ED's order or just a technical glitch.
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RzPz restored page. Alt alleged that didn’t inform before providing donor data to cops. RzPy said its legally complied to agencies. Also AN is bragging abt “transparency”, while their fund page not updated since 2017.
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Alt is maintaining they didn’t accept foreign fund as feature itself is not enable. While cops scanning source of “well wishers” at Pak & Syria (figured out from IPs & mobile number) even if donated through Indian banks. Note that source & intent of donation is critical here.
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ALERT: Alt News Instamojo page which is supposedly "discontinued", is found active. Not just the page is live, but it is possible to make donations also from overseas thru Indian a/c. This snapshot shows a payment made on 6/Jul/22 on @altnews/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" onclick="event.stopPropagation()">instamojo.com
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AltNews shifted on RzPy on Feb'22 (just 4 mnths). Instamojo since the beginning, including heavy campaigning during anti-CAA 2020, is still active.
Good part is Alt News invited investigation & "its easiest to audit", so shouldn't be a prob if portals share data with agency.
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Good part is Alt News invited investigation & "its easiest to audit", so shouldn't be a prob if portals share data with agency.
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Update: UP Police formed 2 senior cop (IG &DIG) SIT to ensure impartial & transparent investigation into 6 different FIR.
SIT will use latest tools & techniques to pursue the truth & will submit report to the court.
Copy of order published by @TheNewIndian_in
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SIT will use latest tools & techniques to pursue the truth & will submit report to the court.
Copy of order published by @TheNewIndian_in
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