In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case linked to irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board, according to officials.
This development follows the Supreme Court’s recent rejection of Khan’s anticipatory bail plea concerning alleged irregularities during his tenure as the chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board. The apex court instructed him to cooperate with the investigation, which led to his appearance on April 18.
Prior to entering the ED office, Khan addressed reporters, asserting that he adhered to regulations during his tenure at the Waqf Board. He claimed to have followed legal counsel and acted in accordance with the legislation introduced in 2013 governing the board’s operations. The allegations of money laundering against Khan originate from an FIR filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and three complaints lodged by the Delhi Police.
The ED, following raids on Khan’s properties, alleges that he accumulated significant illicit wealth through cash transactions related to unauthorized recruitment within the Delhi Waqf Board. Furthermore, the ED contends that Khan invested these proceeds in real estate under the names of his associates. According to the ED’s statement, during Khan’s chairmanship from 2018 to 2022, there were instances of improper recruitment and exploitation of Waqf Board properties for personal gain.