American millionaire Neville Roy Singham, who has been accused of spreading Chinese propaganda in India and abroad, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case against NewsClick, according to sources.
Here are 5 facts about Neville Roy Singham:
1. A New York Times report revealed that NewsClick is part of a global network that receives funding from Neville Roy Singham.
2. Singham is known to have close ties to the Chinese government media machine. This has brought NewsClick under scrutiny as it is currently being investigated for alleged money laundering and foreign funding violations.
3. Singham is the son of Archibald Wickeramaraja Singham, a Sri Lankan political scientist and historian who was a professor of political science at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, as reported by The New York Times.
4. Singham, who is now based in Shanghai, has a financial network that supports Chinese propaganda across the globe, from Chicago to Shanghai. He also financed a news website in India that incorporated Chinese government talking points into its coverage. The website was later raided by Delhi Police.
5. The New York Times report alleged that Singham is associated with various American charities and non-profit groups that work to promote his agenda. These propaganda groups are funded through American non-profits, which have received donations totaling at least $275 million.
The Enforcement Directorate’s summons to Neville Roy Singham adds another layer to the ongoing investigation into the money laundering case against NewsClick. Singham’s alleged involvement in spreading Chinese propaganda has raised concerns about foreign influence in India’s media landscape.
