Rana Ayyub breaks silence on ED probe, claims relief campaign funds accounted for
India Today
Rana Ayyub on Friday issued a statement in response to allegations made against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Rana Ayyub on Friday issued a statement in response to allegations made against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A senior journalist, Rana Ayyub has been accused by the agency of misappropriating funds received for relief during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The statement issued by Rana Ayyub on Friday goes on to say, "It is abundantly clear that no part of the relief campaign fund remains unaccounted for, and there is absolutely no scope for any remote allegation of misuse of the funds for personal expenses.
"Such allegations are preposterous, wholly mala fide and belied by the record, and are a deliberate misreading of my bank statements."
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Rana Ayyub says she started fundraisers on the Ketto platform in April 2020, June 2020 and May 2021 to "aid in providing respite to the most vulnerable and affected people with food grains, rations, and medical assistance".
