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Karnataka HC Questions UAPA FIR Basis in Rs 92.55 Cr Foreign Funding Case Involving ED, FEMA, FCRA

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17 Jun 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:Rs 92.55 crore$9.9 millionNovember 2025 – April 2026Over 1,000 debit cardsSection 66(2) PMLAUAPA sections 13, 17, 18
Bodies:Karnataka High CourtEnforcement Directorate (ED)Bengaluru Police
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What This Article Covers

1.Karnataka HC reserved order on quashing FIR over Rs 92.55 crore illegal foreign funds routed through US debit cards for Maoist-linked activities.

2.Court orally directed no precipitative action against six accused; observed that UAPA offences need concrete basis, not suspicion alone.

3.Core legal tussle: whether ED can share FEMA investigation information with police under PMLA Section 66(2) to trigger UAPA charges.

The Big Picture
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The Karnataka High Court has reserved judgment on a petition to quash an FIR alleging illegal foreign funding of Rs 92.55 crore via US debit cards, with a portion reaching Maoist areas. The court cautioned that UAPA offences cannot be registered without solid foundation, highlighting the tension between investigative agencies' powers (ED under PMLA) and fundamental rights.

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Alleged Foreign Fund AmountRs 92.55 crore ($9.9 million)
Time Period of TransactionsNovember 2025 – April 2026
Key OrganizationThe Timothy Initiative (TTI), Raleigh, North Carolina
UAPA Sections Charged13, 17, 18
PMLA Section DiscussedSection 66(2) – Information sharing

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  • ›Alleged Foreign Fund Amount: Rs 92.55 crore ($9.9 million)
  • ›Time Period of Transactions: November 2025 – April 2026
  • ›Target this Data: Rs 92.55 crore ($9.9 million) alleged illegal foreign funds.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Enforcement Directorate (ED) – investigates FEMA and PMLA violations.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: PMLA Section 66(2) – information sharing between agencies.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which agency filed the complaint leading to the FIR in the Karnataka High Court case involving alleged foreign funding through US debit cards?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Karnataka High Court case:

1. The court directed the police to take immediate action against the accused if found guilty.

2. The court observed that UAPA offences must have a foundation and cannot be based on mere suspicion.

3. The ED argued that Section 66(2) of PMLA allows sharing of information if other laws are believed violated.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

What was the total amount allegedly transacted using US debit cards in violation of FEMA and FCRA, according to the ED complaint?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary legal question the Karnataka High Court indicated it must answer in this case?

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