AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Remained in ED Custody Over Money Laundering

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan has been remanded to a four-day ED custody in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate cited the need for confrontation with other accused and evidence. The case involves irregularities in the Delhi Wakf Board and alleged possession of disproportionate assets. Khan claims full cooperation with authorities.

A Delhi court on Monday remanded AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan to a four-day ED custody in a money laundering case.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) produced Khan before Special Judge Rakesh Syal hours after arresting him from his home. The ED had sought a 10-day custody, stating that Khan needed to be confronted with other accused and evidence in the case.

Earlier, Judge Syal ordered that Khan be produced on September 6. The 50-year-old MLA from the Okhla assembly seat was taken into custody from his residence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) provisions.

(With inputs from agencies.)