Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has taken legal action against his recent arrest by filing a petition in the Delhi High Court. Khan, who was apprehended on September 2 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), is contesting the legality of his arrest linked to alleged financial irregularities during his tenure as chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board. His case is expected to be heard later this week.
The arrest followed a series of searches by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at his residence in Okhla, leading to his subsequent judicial custody until September 23. The charges against Khan originate from an FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and three complaints from the Delhi Police, focusing on accusations of illegal staff recruitment and improper leasing of Waqf Board properties between 2018 and 2022.
During their investigation, the ED claimed to have discovered substantial physical and digital evidence that suggested Khan’s involvement in money laundering activities. According to the ED, Khan and his alleged associates—Zeeshan Haider, Daud Nasir, and Jawed Imam Siddiqui—benefited unlawfully from these operations, channeling illicit funds into real estate and other investments.
This case has sparked considerable attention, given Khan’s prominent role in the AAP and his previous position with the Waqf Board.
