AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Sent to Judicial Custody in Money-Laundering Case

A Delhi court has sent AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan to judicial custody for 14 days in a money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate argued that Khan might influence witnesses if released, while Khan's lawyer requested his release. Khan was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on September 2.

A Delhi court has ordered Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan into 14 days of judicial custody over a money-laundering case.

Special Judge Rakesh Syal ruled for judicial custody until September 23 after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) stated that further custody was unnecessary at this time but expressed concerns that Khan could influence witnesses and impede the investigation.

Khan was arrested on September 2 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a raid at his Okhla residence. The ED reported that Khan had remained uncooperative during his remand period, justifying his continued detention.

(With inputs from agencies.)