Who is Rana Ayyub? Controversy & Facts

Rana Ayyub was born and brought up in Srinagar, She moved to New Delhi for her higher education.

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After 3 years of joining Tehelka, she was awarded the “Sanskriti Award” in the year 2011 for her work in journalism.

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She left Tehelka over a dispute with the editor-in-chief of Tehelka (Tarun Tejpal) in the year 2013.

Rana’s investigation of the alleged Gujarat Fake Encounters was listed as one of the 20 greatest magazine stories by The Outlook.

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In February 2022, assets worth over Rs. 1.77 crore were attached by the Enforcement Directorate from Rana Ayyub.

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The funds were raised through the online platform "Ketto" for various charitable causes.

The total amount raised was ₹2,69,44,680, with some of the funds withdrawn in Rana Ayyub's own bank account.

The Enforcement Directorate claimed that fake bills were prepared by Rana Ayyub to claim expenses for relief work, including personal travel expenses.

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In October 2022, the agency filed a chargesheet against Rana Ayyub for illegally acquiring funds through charity.

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The ED investigation revealed that Rana Ayyub's intention was to cheat the public and acquire proceeds of crime.

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