MHA Seeks Presidential Sanction to Prosecute AAP Leader Satyendar Jain in Money-Laundering Case

Union Home Ministry Seeks Prosecution of AAP Leader Satyendar Jain

NEW DELHI: The Union Home Ministry has formally requested the President of India to grant sanction for the prosecution of AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a significant money-laundering case. This request was made based on an investigation carried out by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has reportedly found “adequate proof” against Jain under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

Background of the Case

Satyendar Jain, who previously held the health and power portfolios, was arrested by the ED in May 2022. The investigation links him to alleged hawala dealings, leading to a charge sheet filed by the agency. Jain is currently out on bail.

The case originated from an FIR lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in August 2017, which accused Jain of possessing disproportionate assets amounting to Rs 1.47 crore—217% more than his known sources of income during 2015-17.

Financial Irregularities Uncovered

The ED’s probe revealed that during his tenure as a public servant in 2015-16, Jain allegedly received accommodation entries worth Rs 4.81 crore from shell companies through hawala transactions. These funds were reportedly utilized for purchasing agricultural land and settling loans related to such purchases.

Political Reactions

Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP supremo, has come to Jain’s defense, labeling him as a “hardcore honest and patriot” being framed in a “false case.”

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