CBI books US Christian missionary group The Timothy Initiative over FCRA violations
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative and its Indian functionaries for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. The TTI's India operations head Jonathan Rajan, financial head Ajit Varghese Mathai, and others have been booked. The FIR, registered on 27 August 2026, alleges the group received Rs 92.55 crore between November 2025 and April 2026 and used the funds for illegal activities.
According to the FIR, the accused coordinated withdrawal of foreign funds through ATMs across India using debit cards issued by Truist Bank of the USA. An additional Rs 44 crore was withdrawn using foreign debit cards across Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Assam and other states between January 2024 and March 2026. The FIR alleges the funds were used in violation of FCRA provisions.
