Court reserves order on ED’s plea against AAP’s Amanatullah Khan in Waqf Board case for non-compliance with summons

A Delhi court has reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate’s application against AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan for non-compliance in a money laundering case linked to irregularities at the Delhi Waqf Board. The ED alleges Khan’s non-cooperation is hindering the investigation, with a hearing scheduled for April 9.

The ED claims Khan, initially a witness, later became an accused by seeking anticipatory bail and avoiding investigation. Special Public Prosecutor Simon Benjamin highlighted Khan’s crucial role, stating his involvement exceeds that of other apprehended accused. The agency cites Khan’s lack of cooperation as a barrier to concluding the probe.

On March 11, the Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to Amanatullah Khan in connection with the money laundering case involving his alleged wrongful appointment as Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board. The ED charged Zeeshan Haider, Skypower partnership firm, Javed Imam Siddiqui, Dawood Nasir, and Qausar Imam Siddiqui in the case related to a Rs 36 crore property acquisition in Okhla reportedly influenced by Khan.

The ED’s investigation considers earlier FIRs filed by the CBI, ACB, and Delhi Police. The agency asserts the property was purchased at Khan’s direction, presenting evidence of a Rs 27 crore cash transaction reportedly involving Khan. The ED’s claims indicate a complex web of financial transactions and alleged misconduct surrounding Khan and the Delhi Waqf Board irregularities.