Mohammad Iqbal has been declared a "fugitive economic offender." The court has also ordered the seizure of his three sugar mills worth ₹1,000 crore. This action was taken under the FEOA, marking a major success for the ED.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a major action against economic crimes by declaring Mohammad Iqbal a fugitive economic offender. This decision came on March 31, 2026, when the court officially declared him a fugitive economic offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA). Judge Rahul Prakash, who was hearing the case, took a tough stance in his order and ordered the seizure of three major sugar mills belonging to Iqbal.

The sugar mills ordered to be confiscated by the court are estimated to be worth approximately ₹1,000 crore. All these properties will now be taken over by the government. It is reported that Mohammad Iqbal has been eluding the reach of investigating agencies for a long time and has been continuously trying to evade the legal process. Therefore, this action under the FEOA is considered extremely important.

This law seizes the assets of economic offenders who flee the country and never return. This action by the ED's Lucknow Zonal Office is being seen as a major success. It sends a clear message that no matter how high-profile the accused is, if they try to evade the law, their assets will be seized directly.

Who is Mohammad Iqbal?

Mohammad Iqbal, a prominent mining mafia leader and former MLC in Uttar Pradesh, is under constant scrutiny from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). In 2024, the ED seized an illegal university founded by Iqbal. This university was managed by his brother and sons. The mining mafia faces several serious charges, including money laundering and illegal mining.

Time took a turn and the era of ruin began

After entering the mining business, Iqbal amassed immense wealth. He quickly amassed property worth thousands of crores. Regardless of who was in power in the state, Iqbal's reputation remained high. His court was always attended by ministers, MLAs, and high-ranking officials. However, as time passed, Iqbal's every crime was exposed.

Police made Iqbal the gang leader

He lost the 2017 election, and with that, his bad days began. The noose began to tighten around Iqbal, his brother Mahmood Ali, Iqbal's four sons, relatives, and associates. Police designated Iqbal as the gang leader. Meanwhile, he fled the country. However, the UP police arrested Mahmood Ali, Iqbal's sons, and relatives.

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