Satyendra Jain Faces New Legal Battle as President Grants Money Laundering Case Approval

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): AAP leader Satyendra Jain's troubles have increased… A major development has emerged from the national capital, Delhi. President Draupadi Murmu on Tuesday granted permission to proceed with a money laundering case against AAP leader Satyendra Jain in connection with a land deal scam. The Ministry of Home Affairs had requested the President’s approval for this matter on February 14. This case is linked to hawala transactions. Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in May 2022, at that time he held responsibilities for several departments including health and electricity. Jain is currently out on bail. The ED has filed a charge sheet against him. Jain is accused of siphoning off crores of rupees through hawala dealings via fake companies.

The 60-year-old Jain had been granted permission by the Ministry of Home Affairs to initiate legal proceedings under Section 218 of the Indian Penal Code for his alleged involvement. According to sources from a news agency, the ministry made the request to President Draupadi Murmu based on the ED's investigation and the presence of ‘sufficient evidence’.