Noida Protest Accused Received ₹1 Crore Foreign Funding: Police

Police have claimed that an accused linked to the violent labour protests in Noida received more than ₹1 crore from foreign countries in his personal bank account. According to investigators, the funds came in the form of dollars, pounds, and euros. Authorities identified the accused as Satyam Verma.

The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police uncovered the financial transactions while investigating cases connected to violent demonstrations held on April 13. Officials said thousands of workers and labourers gathered across multiple locations under the police commissionerate area. The protests reportedly disrupted normal life and created serious law-and-order concerns.

Police stated that nearly 40,000 to 45,000 labourers assembled at over 80 locations across the district during the protests. Authorities alleged that some groups turned violent and carried out arson in Sector 63 and near the Motherson company premises. Protesters also allegedly blocked roads and disrupted traffic movement in several areas.

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Police Probe Foreign Funding Link in Noida Labour Protest Case

Investigators claimed that Satyam Verma, along with another accused identified as Akriti, played a major role in organizing the violent protests and disturbing public order. Based on these allegations, police initiated action against both accused under the National Security Act (NSA).

Police arrested Satyam Verma from Lucknow on April 19 along with Himanshu Thakur. Officials identified both as active members of the Left-wing workers’ rights group Bigul Mazdoor Dasta. Earlier, police had also arrested Aditya Anand, whom they described as the alleged mastermind behind the protests.

According to investigators, Verma transferred the foreign funds into several other personal bank accounts through multiple transactions. Police said they are closely examining these accounts and analyzing the financial trail. Authorities also claimed that Verma had links with multiple organizations currently under scrutiny.

However, police have not disclosed the names of the countries from where the money allegedly originated. They also did not reveal further details about the organizations involved in the investigation. Officials stated that they are continuing a detailed probe into the financial transactions and the broader network linked to the protests.

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