ED Files Chargesheet Against Amanatullah Khan in Waqf Money Laundering Case
On Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a chargesheet against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering investigation involving the Delhi Waqf Board. The 110-page supplementary chargesheet also names Mariam Siddiqui as an accused, although she was not arrested.
Khan, arrested on September 2, is accused of illegally recruiting staff and misusing Waqf Board properties for personal gain during his tenure as chairman from 2018 to 2022. The court will consider the chargesheet on November 4.
The ED alleges that Khan obtained significant cash through these illegal activities and used the proceeds to acquire real estate in the names of his associates. In January, the agency filed charges against Khan's alleged associates, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the investigations based on multiple FIRs related to the case.
Khan has been accused of misleading the court by not acknowledging ongoing investigations linked to other FIRs. Evidence gathered by the ED indicates that he bypassed legal procedures in appointing individuals close to him for personal benefit.
As the case unfolds, the political implications and the scrutiny surrounding the allegations against Khan and his associates are expected to intensify, reflecting broader concerns about governance and accountability in public office.
Refrence From: www.hindustantimes.com