Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has taken his legal battle to the Delhi High Court, challenging his recent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The ED apprehended Khan in connection with a money laundering case that centres on alleged irregularities in appointments during his tenure as the chairperson of the Delhi Waqf Board. Khan's legal petition aims to contest the grounds of his arrest and seek relief from the ongoing judicial proceedings.
The case stems from accusations against Khan regarding financial mismanagement within the Waqf Board. The ED's probe focuses on various alleged irregularities, including the controversial purchase of a Rs 36 crore property in Okhla.
According to the ED, this acquisition is part of a larger investigation into money laundering activities linked to Khan's leadership of the Waqf Board. The agency has already conducted raids and collected evidence, resulting in Khan's arrest.
Following his detention, Khan was remanded to ED custody for interrogation, where he faced questioning about the alleged financial misconduct. The court later sent him to judicial custody, and he is currently lodged in Tihar Jail as the investigation continues.
The ED has indicated that it will soon file a supplementary charge sheet, which is expected to provide further details of the allegations against Khan. Khan’s legal defence, represented by advocates Rajat Bhardwaj and Kaustubh Khanna, has argued that he has been cooperative with the investigation.
They highlighted that Khan appeared before the ED on April 18 and submitted his phone data when requested on February 9. Additionally, they pointed out that Khan's residence was raided by the ED in 2023, and four other individuals related to the case were arrested in November 2023. These individuals have been in custody since then.
The case against Khan is rooted in two separate First Information Reports (FIRs). The first FIR, filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), addresses alleged irregularities in appointments made at the Delhi Waqf Board during his tenure.
The second FIR, registered by the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), concerns a case of disproportionate assets. Both investigations are part of a broader examination of Khan’s financial dealings and his role as the chairperson of the Waqf Board.
Khan's arrest and the ongoing probe have drawn significant attention, as the legal proceedings unfold with further revelations anticipated in the coming days. The case not only raises questions about financial transparency within the Waqf Board but also spotlights the larger issue of accountability in public office.
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