Delhi Court Requested to Issue Arrest Warrant for AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan by ED

ED moves Delhi court the Rouse Avenue court seeking an arrest warrant against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. This is in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities at the Delhi Waqf Board in appointments.

After the ED requested time to submit specific documents supporting the application, Special Judge Rakesh Syal has set the case for April 18.

Enforcement Directorate seeks arrest warrant against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi court. They allege that Khan acquired significant proceeds of crime through illicit staff recruitment, using the cash to purchase immovable assets in the names of his associates.

On April 5, the ED lodged a complaint with the Rouse Avenue Court after Khan failed to appear for its summons. Khan's anticipatory bail plea had been previously denied by the court.

The ED launched an investigation after the CBI filed an FIR under several sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code. Furthermore, the ED is investigating three additional FIRs filed by the Delhi Police, revealing the involvement of Khan and his associates.

In the previous year, Khan faced arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch of the Delhi government concerning purported irregularities at the Delhi Waqf Board. A complaint alleging rule violations, "illegal" appointments, and fund misappropriation within the Waqf Board was lodged against Khan, instigating an investigation that has persisted since 2020. The arrest warrant against Amanatullah Khan highlights the gravity of the allegations.

The ED's pursuit of Khan highlights the government's dedication to combating corruption and ensuring public office accountability. Further updates on the case, including the progress of the money laundering investigation, are anticipated following the court's deliberation on April 18.