The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recently sought a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in appointments in the Delhi Waqf Board. The ED’s move comes as part of its ongoing investigation into the case, which has garnered significant attention due to its implications for political figures and governance in Delhi.
According to reports, the ED filed a charge sheet against four individuals, including three alleged associates of Amanatullah Khan, in connection with the case. The agency’s application for a non-bailable arrest warrant against Khan was presented before Special Judge Rakesh Syal of the Rouse Avenue court, who has scheduled the matter for consideration on April 18, 2024. The ED has requested additional time to file supporting documents for its application.
The case stems from a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe initiated in 2016, which alleged irregularities in appointments made by Amanatullah Khan during his tenure as the chairperson of the Delhi Waqf Board. The CBI’s accusations included illegal appointments, leasing out Waqf Board properties without authorization, and causing financial loss to the Delhi government while allegedly benefiting personally.
The ED’s investigation into money laundering charges related to these allegations has led to raids on properties associated with Amanatullah Khan, during which incriminating materials in physical and digital forms were reportedly seized. These materials are said to indicate Khan’s alleged involvement in money laundering activities linked to the Waqf Board case.
Earlier attempts by Khan to secure anticipatory bail in the case were dismissed by the Delhi High Court, highlighting the legal complexities and the seriousness of the charges against him.
The upcoming court proceedings on April 18 will likely shed further light on the developments in this high-profile case, with implications for both the political landscape in Delhi and the legal ramifications of alleged financial irregularities within government bodies such as the Delhi Waqf Board.
Sources By Agencies
