AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Arrested in Money Laundering Probe

The Enforcement Directorate arrested AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for money laundering linked to alleged irregularities in the Wakf Board and possession of disproportionate assets. Khan evaded ED summons since April. AAP leaders accuse ED of targeting voices against BJP.

The Enforcement Directorate detained AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on Monday in connection with a money laundering investigation, officials confirmed. The arrest occurred under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after a search at his Okhla residence in the national capital.

Khan's case involves allegations of irregularities in the Wakf Board and possession of disproportionate assets, based on FIRs by the CBI and the Delhi ACB.

Sources indicated that Khan had skipped at least ten ED summons since April. The legislator announced the arrest on his social media handle, followed by reactions from AAP leaders, who accused the ED of targeting dissenters.

(With inputs from agencies.)