AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan summoned again by Enforcement Directorate

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to appear again on April 29 to continue the recording of his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This ongoing investigation concerns alleged financial irregularities during Khan’s tenure as the chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board.

The 50-year-old legislator from the Okhla assembly seat was previously questioned by the central agency for about 13 hours last week. In a related legal proceeding, a Delhi court granted Khan bail on a personal bond of ₹15,000 after he appeared before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra. This bail was in response to allegations that he evaded earlier summons in this case.

The money laundering allegations against Khan and his alleged associates stem from a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR and three complaints by the Delhi Police. These investigations accuse Khan of engaging in illegal recruitment practices within the Delhi Waqf Board and using these positions for personal financial gain.

AAP leader and Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi has defended Khan, labeling the ED case as “fake” and asserting the party’s support for the legislator. The Supreme Court had previously denied Khan’s anticipatory bail application, directing him to cooperate with the ED investigation.

The allegations involve “huge proceeds of crime” acquired through illicit staffing practices, which Khan allegedly used to purchase immovable assets in the names of his associates. These activities supposedly included unfair leasing of Waqf Board properties during his leadership from 2018 to 2022.

The repeated summoning of Amanatullah Khan underscores the seriousness with which the ED is pursuing this case. It reflects broader efforts to ensure accountability and transparency within public offices, particularly in politically sensitive positions such as the Delhi Waqf Board. The outcome of this investigation could significantly impact public trust and governance standards in the region.