ED Investigates Alleged Misuse of Foreign Funds for Religious Activities in Jaisalmer
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, investigating alleged misuse of foreign funds from a non-FCRA registered Belgian entity, Amar ASBL. The agency claims Jaisalmer resident Deu Ram and associate Gyan Chand received Rs 5.10 crore without proper registration, purportedly for educational and cultural activities but used for proselytisation among vulnerable locals. Amar ASBL, managed by Belgian nationals Jose and Salian Goffinet, has operated in Jaisalmer for over a decade without registering an Indian trust or NGO, according to the ED.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 Sept, 02:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
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