Money laundering case: Enforcement Directorate raids premises of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi
Money Laundering Case: Aam Aadmi Party MLA’s faces escalating trouble as after the arrest AAP MP Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case linked to Delhi liquor policy, Enforcement Directorate now targets AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan as ED raided the residence of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi as part of a money-laundering investigation against him.
#WATCH | Delhi: Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids underway at the premises of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering case. pic.twitter.com/aFbcIz0xPe — ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2023
The Enforcement Directorate conducts searches under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Meanwhile both CBI and ACB had registered separate cases against politician and a member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
The cases are related to alleged corruption involving illegal appointments to the Delhi Waqf Board, where Khan serves as the chairman.
#WATCH | Delhi: ED raids underway at the premises of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering case. pic.twitter.com/KD0EaQOdjn — ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2023
Earlier last year in September, Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Khan in connection with the Delhi Waqf Board corruption case on the basis of the recovery of alleged incriminating material and evidence. But he was later granted bail.
According to an official statement, Khan, as chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, illegally recruited 32 persons violating all norms and government guidelines. He is also alleged to have indulged in corruption and favouritism.
Amanatullah Khan represents Okhla of Delhi in the Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi.
- With inputs from agencies
