Charges Framed Against Nawab Malik in Money Laundering Case Linked to Dawood Ibrahim

A Mumbai court has framed charges against ex-Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik in a money laundering case linked to gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Malik, who denies the charges, and others will face trial under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. He was arrested by the ED and is on medical bail.

A special court in Mumbai on Tuesday formally charged former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik in a money laundering case tied to notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim.

Presiding Judge Satyanarayan Navander read the charges to Malik and other accused following their not guilty pleas. This sets the stage for a trial under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The Enforcement Directorate's charges stem from an NIA FIR against Ibrahim, a global terrorist linked to the 1993 Mumbai bombings. Malik, arrested in February 2022, is currently out on medical bail granted by the Supreme Court.

(With inputs from agencies.)