The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, Amanatullah Khan, has been issued a non-bailable arrest warrant by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for his alleged involvement in a money laundering case related to the Delhi Waqf Board. The court has set a date to review the case and the ED has requested more time to submit supporting documents for their application. Khan has previously been served with summonses to appear in court, but has allegedly failed to respond.
Amanatullah Khan, AAP MLA, Issued Non-Bailable Arrest Warrant in Money Laundering Case
Background:
Amanatullah Khan, a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Okhla constituency in Delhi. He has been accused of involvement in a money laundering case related to the Delhi Waqf Board.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) began investigating the case in 2020, alleging that Khan and others had misappropriated funds from the Delhi Waqf Board. The ED has claimed that Khan acquired multiple properties through illegal transactions and laundered money through a shell company.
Khan has denied the allegations and has accused the ED of political vendetta. He has also filed an anticipatory bail application with the Supreme Court of India, which is pending.
Recent Developments:
On February 24, 2023, the Delhi High Court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Khan. The court has set March 15, 2023, as the date for reviewing the case.
The ED has requested more time to submit supporting documents for their application for a non-bailable arrest warrant. Khan has not yet responded to the summonses to appear in court.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
Amanatullah Khan is accused of misappropriating funds from the Delhi Waqf Board and laundering money through illegal transactions.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the case.
The Delhi High Court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Khan. The case is scheduled for review on March 15, 2023.
No, Khan has not yet been arrested. He has filed an anticipatory bail application with the Supreme Court of India.
If convicted, Khan could face imprisonment and fines. He could also be disqualified from holding public office.
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