Mumbai, May 26 -- A PMLA court in Mumbai on Tuesday sent self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till June 9 after the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody in an alleged money laundering case came to an end.

Kharat had been in ED custody for the past six days after being arrested on May 19 in connection with the alleged financial irregularities and money laundering probe.

During the hearing, the ED counsel informed the court that further custodial interrogation of Kharat was not required at present. However, the agency clarified that he could be taken back into custody if required during the course of the ongoing investigation.

Kharat is expected to be shifted to Nashik Road Central Jail following the court's order.

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