The Special Cell of Delhi Police has filed an FIR against NewsClick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha and others, alleging that major Chinese telecom companies like Xiaomi and vivo incorporated numerous shell firms in India in violation of PMLA/FEMA regulations to illegally infuse foreign funds. The FIR also accuses Purkayastha and others of conspiring to create a “Legal Community Network” in India to defend legal cases against these Chinese telecom companies in exchange for benefits from them.
The FIR further alleges that the accused individuals have been involved in continuous unlawful activities that undermine India’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. It accuses them of conspiring to commit unlawful activities and terrorist acts by aiding and abetting disruptions in essential supplies and services and damaging property through illegal means.
The accused are also accused of inciting disaffection among the people, particularly farmers, towards the democratically elected government of India, creating divisions and disharmony among different groups, and engaging in a larger criminal conspiracy with international ramifications. The FIR mentions a web of illegal transactions and the illegal infusion of foreign funds for these acts through conspiracy.
Earlier, the Special Cell had arrested Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty and had registered a case alleging the illegal funneling of foreign funds into India. The case has been filed under various sections of the UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) and the IPC (Indian Penal Code).
By FCCT Editorial Team
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