The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested a Delhi court to frame charges against former AAP minister Satyendar Jain, citing substantial evidence in a money laundering case. During a hearing on Thursday, presided over by Special Judge Jitendra Singh, the ED presented its case for initiating a trial against Jain.
The agency’s counsel argued that there is sufficient evidence, including witness statements, to proceed with the trial against the accused. The court, however, sought further clarifications from the ED regarding the specific charges to be framed and directed questions to the investigating officer during the session.
The hearing saw partial arguments on the charge, with the investigating officer requesting additional time to review records for providing necessary clarifications. The court has scheduled the next hearing for January 23, 2025, to continue discussions on the matter.
This legal development follows the court’s decision on October 18, 2024, to grant bail to Jain. The bail was granted considering the “delay in trial” and Jain’s “long incarceration.” Jain was arrested by the ED on May 30, 2022, accused of laundering money through four companies allegedly linked to him.
