Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Delhi, Amanatullah Khan, has stated that he has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a case involving the Delhi Waqf Board. He was called in for questioning by the agency due to allegations of money laundering related to staff recruitment.
Amid claims of his arrest, prominent AAP leaders including MP Sanjay Singh, Delhi's Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi, and Gopal Rai were present at his residence in Okhla.
A video was shared from the MLA's official account captioned, "A message from Amanatullah Khan for the people. You cannot break my spirit, dictator…" Following this, a video was aired showing Khan himself stating that he has been 'arrested.'
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The Directorate of Enforcement raided locations associated with Amanatullah Khan earlier this year in January. The AAP MLA from Okhla had sought anticipatory bail last week but was denied by the Supreme Court, which directed him to join the investigation on April 18.
The money laundering case against Khan commenced based on an FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation and three complaints by Delhi Police. CBI raided his related locations, where the agency alleges massive sums of money were amassed through crime.
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The allegation is that illegal recruitment took place within the Delhi Waqf Board, and the proceeds were invested in real estate properties under the names of accomplices. The ED accuses the Waqf Board of 'illegal recruitment,' and MLA Khan of 'illegitimate private gains.' He served as Board chairman from 2018 to 2022 and is accused of leasing out the board's properties inappropriately.
