ED Arrests AAP MLA in Money Laundering Probe

The Enforcement Directorate arrested AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following a search at his residence. Khan is being investigated for alleged irregularities and possessing disproportionate assets linked to his tenure as Delhi Wakf Board chairman. AAP claims the arrest is politically motivated.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering probe, according to official sources.

Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Khan was taken into custody after a search at his residence in Okhla, Delhi, which commenced early in the morning.

The ED accuses Khan of evading at least 10 summons and alleges he acquired significant proceeds of crime through illegal Wakf Board staff recruitment. Amidst political uproar, AAP insists the arrest aims to suppress voices criticizing the BJP.

(With inputs from agencies.)