Who funds activist organisations operating across borders—and what do their financial links reveal about political influence? In this News18 investigation, we examine the reported funding network associated with Neville Roy Singham, a US-born technology entrepreneur now based in Shanghai, and the questions raised about its links to organisations involved in political activism and media.The US House Ways and Means Committee has scrutinised organisations including The People’s Forum, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and BreakThrough News, seeking financial records and information about funding sources, governance and potential foreign influence. Congressional investigators have raised concerns about alleged connections to Chinese Communist Party-aligned messaging.The investigation has also drawn attention to international activist networks and their coverage of protests in India. But what do the available records establish about the organisations’ funding, and is there evidence that these financial links directed or financed protests on Indian soil?This report examines the allegations, the congressional scrutiny, the organisations named in the investigation and the questions surrounding the alleged Indian connection. It also considers the distinction between documented financial relationships, political advocacy and claims of coordinated foreign influence.Are the reported links evidence of a wider political network, or do some claims go beyond what has been established? Watch this News18 investigation for the facts, the allegations and the unanswered questions. n18oc_politicsn18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: October 23, 2026, 22:17 IST
