A Delhi court on Monday remanded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with a money-laundering case. Special Judge Rakesh Syal ordered that Khan remain in custody until September 23.
The decision followed a request from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which informed the court that further custodial interrogation was not necessary at this time. However, the agency argued that Khan should be remanded to judicial custody to prevent him from potentially influencing witnesses or obstructing the ongoing investigation.
Khan, who had been in ED custody for the past seven days, was produced before the court upon the expiration of his remand. The ED claimed that Khan had been uncooperative during his previous custody and failed to adequately respond to key questions related to the investigation. The agency added that his release could jeopardize the integrity of the probe.
Khan’s lawyer, however, opposed the ED’s request for continued custody, urging the court to release his client. The defence argued that strict conditions could be imposed on Khan to ensure he does not interfere with the investigation or communicate with witnesses, thereby minimising any concerns raised by the ED.
Khan was arrested under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on September 2, following a raid conducted by the ED at his Okhla residence. According to the agency, during the searches, Khan was asked certain crucial questions but allegedly provided evasive responses, leading to his arrest.
The case is part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering allegations, with Khan’s role under scrutiny amid concerns about financial irregularities.
