Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain is facing increasing legal troubles. The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought approval to prosecute him under money laundering charges.
Prosecution Approval Sought
Once the President grants approval, the case will proceed under Section 218 of the Indian Civil Protection Code, 2023. Reports indicate that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has gathered substantial evidence against Satyendar Kumar Jain (60), supporting the request for prosecution. Based on the materials provided by ED, sufficient grounds have been found to move the case to court.
Arrested Three Years Ago
Investigative agencies have registered a case against Jain in connection with money laundering linked to hawala transactions. He was arrested in May 2022 when he was serving as a minister handling portfolios such as health and power. Currently out on bail, Jain faces a charge sheet filed by the ED.
Unexplained Wealth Surged by 217%
The money laundering case was initially registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in August 2017, accusing Jain and others of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. In December 2018, the CBI filed a charge sheet stating that Jain allegedly held assets worth ₹1.47 crore, which was approximately 217% higher than his disclosed income between 2015 and 2017.
₹4.8 Crore Linked to Shell Companies
The ED previously stated that investigations revealed that between 2015-16, when Jain was a public servant, four companies under his ownership and control received ₹4.81 crore in accommodation entries from shell companies. In exchange, cash was routed through hawala transactions to entry operators based in Kolkata.
With legal scrutiny intensifying, Jain’s political career and future remain uncertain as authorities continue their probe.
