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Paul Geoffry Dhinakaran
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Paul Geoffry Dhinakaran

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Dr. Paul Geoffry Dhinakaran, the head of the Jesus Calls ministry and Chancellor of the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, oversees a sprawling, highly monetized religious conglomerate that functions effectively as a multinational corporate entity. Under the guise of spiritual leadership, this network relies heavily on the aggressive marketing of supernatural interventions and "miracle healing" to systematically extract wealth from economically and socially vulnerable demographics.


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Dr. Paul Geoffry Dhinakaran, the head of the Jesus Calls ministry and Chancellor of the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, oversees a sprawling, highly monetized religious conglomerate that functions effectively as a multinational corporate entity. Under the guise of spiritual leadership, this network relies heavily on the aggressive marketing of supernatural interventions and "miracle healing" to systematically extract wealth from economically and socially vulnerable demographics. The enterprise presents acute strategic risks to regulatory frameworks due to its severe financial opaqueness, exploitation of systemic socio-economic distress, and a history of leveraging political connections to bypass institutional oversight. Significant enforcement actions, including extensive federal tax raids conducted by Indian authorities, underscore a persistent pattern of high risk regarding domestic tax compliance and international financial regulation violations.
 

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS & OTHER DETAILS

 
Address: 16, Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600028
 
Contact no. 044-23456677, +91-8546999000
 
Social Media Account:
 
 
 

IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES

 
1. Income Tax Raids and Alleged Tax Evasion
    
    In January 2021, the Income Tax Department raided around 25–28 locations linked to Paul Dhinakaran, Jesus Calls, and Karunya institutions. Authorities reportedly alleged that over ₹118 crore in undisclosed income had been detected and that gold bullion was seized during the searches[1]. Investigators also examined donation records and foreign-linked financial structures[2]. Raided locations[3] reportedly included:
  • Residences
  • Jesus Calls offices
  • Karunya University
  • Karunya Christian School
2. Foreign Funding and Overseas Trust Scrutiny
   
    Investigators reportedly examined foreign donations, overseas trusts, and international investments connected to the ministry network. The scrutiny focused on compliance issues involving international fund flows and the use of religious donations. Reports mentioned links involving countries such as the USA, UK, Singapore, and Israel[4].
 
3. Faith-Healing and “Miracle” Claims
 
    Paul Dhinakaran and the Jesus Calls ministry have faced criticism from rationalists and anti-superstition activists over claims of divine healing, prophecy, and miracle cures. Critics argue that such events can emotionally influence vulnerable people suffering from illness, financial hardship, or psychological distress[5].
 
4. Maharashtra “Black Magic Act” Case
 
    A reported police case was filed in Maharashtra over a faith-healing event linked to Paul Dhinakaran and associated speakers under the state’s anti-superstition and black magic law. Authorities reportedly raised concerns that people could be misled into believing serious illnesses could be cured through prayer alone[6].
 
5. Allegations of Conversion Through Welfare Activities
 
    Critics have accused the ministry of using welfare programs, prayer meetings, and healing events to indirectly encourage religious conversion among poor and vulnerable communities[7].
 
6. Prosperity Gospel and Donation Criticism
 
    Critics have accused the ministry of encouraging followers to donate money with promises of divine blessings, healing, or financial breakthroughs. Critics describe this as a form of emotional or faith-based fundraising commonly associated with televangelism[5].
 
7. Dynastic Family Control
 
    The Jesus Calls and Karunya institutional network is widely viewed as being tightly controlled by the Dhinakaran family. Leadership passed from founder D.G.S. Dhinakaran to his son Paul Dhinakaran, and the third generation of the family is now increasingly visible in ministry operations and branding[8].
 
8. Sri Lanka Religious Event Controversy
 
    Sri Lankan authorities restricted and questioned Paul Dhinakaran’s activities after objections from local civic organizations regarding planned miracle-healing events. Critics allegedly accused the ministry of using religious events for aggressive evangelism[7].
 

CONNECTED INDIVIDUALS

 
  1. Allan Anderson
  2. Anbumani Ramadoss
  3. D. G. S. Dhinakaran
  4. Daniel Davidson
  5. Dr. A. Francis Julian
  6. Dr. C. Joseph Kennady
  7. Dr. E. J. James
  8. Dr. Elijah Blessing
  9. Dr. J. Samuel Thomas
  10. Dr. Jeyakumar Daniel
  11. Dr. Rajendra B. Lal
  12. Dr. S. Darius Gnanaraj
  13. Dr. T. V. Christy
  14. Dr. Viju Jacob
  15. Easwardhas
  16. Edappadi K. Palaniswami
  17. Evangeline Paul Dhinakaran
  18. Henry Waller
  19. M. K. Stalin
  20. Pema Khandu
  21. Rev. Fr. Dr. Ignacimuthu
  22. Samuel Dhinakaran
  23. Sharon Angel
  24. Shilpa Dhinakaran
  25. Stella Dhinakaran
  26. Stella Ramola
  27. Sweety Eunice
 

CONNECTED ORGANISATIONS

 
  1. AIADMK
  2. Bethesda Prayer Centre
  3. Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu
  4. Buckley Girls' Hostel, Cuttack, Orissa
  5. Canada Christian College, Toronto
  6. DMK
  7. Evangeline Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  8. Governing Council of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
  9. Hope of Glory Ministry Trust
  10. JC House
  11. Jesus Calls Media Ministry
  12. Jesus Calls Ministries
  13. Jesus Calls Prayer Academy
  14. Jesus Calls Prayer Tower
  15. Karunya Christian School
  16. Karunya University (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences)
  17. National Monitoring Committee for Minority Education (NMCME), Govt of India
  18. Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)
  19. SEESHA (Samiti for Education, Environment, Social and Health Action)
  20. Seesha Buckley Orphanage
 

PROPAGATION MEDIUM USED

 
  1. The Family Channel
  2. UTurn    
 

IMPORTANT IMAGES

 
 
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REFERENCES

 

[1] Income tax officials detect Rs 118 crore black money after raids in Tamil nadu. (n.d.). , https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/income-tax-officials-detect-rs-118-crore-black-money-after-raids-in-tamil-nadu-2357171.

[2] I-T sleuths wrap up raids at Jesus Calls after three days. (n.d.)., https://www.dtnext.in/city/2021/01/23/it-sleuths-wrap-up-raids-at-jesus-calls-after-three-days.

[3] I-T officials seize 4.5kg gold from Evangelist’s residence | Chennai News - Times of India. (n.d.-b). , https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/i-t-officials-seize-4-5kg-gold-from-evangelists-residence/articleshow/80427034.cms.

[4] I-T raids on Paul Dhinakaran expose ₹120 crore of unaccounted income - the Hindu. (n.d.-b). , https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/it-raids-on-paul-dhinakaran-expose-120-crore-of-unaccounted-income/article33641163.ece.

[5] Modi government takes Big Action against the biggest conversion Mafia | trunicle. (n.d.-e). , https://thereachindia.org/modi-government-takes-big-action-against-the-biggest-conversion-mafia/.

[6] “Jesus calls” head Paul Dhinakaran, son booked under Maharashtra’s black magic act over faith-healing event | dailyhunt. (n.d.-e) , https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/the+commune-epaper-thecom/jesus+calls+head+paul+dhinakaran+son+booked+under+maharashtras+black+magic+act+over+faithhealing+event-newsid-n705389714.

[7] “this is Shiva Bhumi. evangelists don’t set foot”, Sri Lankan officials send back pastor Paul Dinakaran after Hindus protest. (n.d.-g) , https://hindupost.in/dharma-religion/this-is-shiva-bhumi-evangelists-dont-set-foot-sri-lankan-officials-send-back-pastor-paul-dinakaran-after-hindus-protest/.

[8] Bro. D.G.S Dhinakaran. (n.d.-a)., https://www.jesuscalls.org/founder/bro-d-g-s-dhinakaran.


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