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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi Waqf Board scam. This action signifies a crucial step in the ongoing investigation, potentially leading to further legal proceedings against Khan. The 110-page long supplementary chargesheet, filed on October 25, 2023, is a detailed document outlining the ED's findings and evidence against Khan, potentially providing a comprehensive picture of the alleged financial irregularities linked to the Waqf Board.
The chargesheet also implicates Mariam Siddiqui, although she was not arrested by the ED. Her inclusion in the chargesheet suggests that the ED believes she played a role in the alleged scam, and her potential involvement will likely be investigated further. The court is scheduled to consider the chargesheet on November 4, 2023, marking a significant date in the legal proceedings. This date will determine the next steps in the case, potentially including further investigation, hearings, or even trial.
Amanatullah Khan, arrested on September 2, 2023, from his residence in Okhla, remains in judicial custody. His bail application was posted for hearing on November 7, 2023, indicating a potential opportunity for him to seek release from custody. However, the outcome of the chargesheet review and the bail application hearing will ultimately determine his fate in this legal battle. The Delhi Waqf Board scam, with its allegations of financial misappropriation and money laundering, has attracted significant public attention and scrutiny. The ED's chargesheet and subsequent legal proceedings are likely to shed further light on the intricate details of the alleged scam and potentially bring those responsible to justice.
Source: ED files chargesheet against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi Waqf scam case