A special court has declared former Member of Legislative Council (MLC) in Uttar Pradesh, Mohammed Iqbal, a fugitive economic offender and ordered confiscation of the attached properties worth ₹995.75 crore, on an application filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). He is currently said to be in the United Arab Emirates. Advertisement AdvertisementThe Lucknow court issued the order on March 31, designating Mr. Iqbal under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. “During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that Mr. Iqbal deliberately evaded the investigation, failed to appear despite issuance of summonses, and ultimately absconded from India and is currently residing in Dubai. Despite the issuance of a non-bailable warrant, Mr. Iqbal refused to return to India to face criminal proceedings,” said the agency on Wednesday (April 1, 2026).

Source: The Hindu April 01, 2026 16:16 UTC