Arvind Kejriwal will be produced before the court Tomorrow (March 28th) at the end of his ED custody in Delhi excise policy money laundering case. The wife of jailed Delhi CM, Sunita Today said that her husband, who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged excise scam, will reveal the truth regarding the case in court on March 28.
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NEW DELHI: Sunita, the wife of incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, declared Today that her husband, presently detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged excise scam, will reveal the truth regarding the case in court on March 28.
Kejriwal is scheduled to appear before the court tomorrow (March 28th), marking the conclusion of his ED custody in the Delhi excise policy money laundering case. In a video message, Sunita Kejriwal criticized the Centre and the central probe agency, asserting that despite conducting over 250 raids in the “so-called liquor scam,” the ED has failed to unearth any incriminating evidence.
“In the so-called liquor scam, ED has conducted more than 250 raids. They are searching for the money of this so-called scam. They have found nothing yet. Arvind Kejriwal has said that he will reveal everything in court on March 28. He will reveal where the money of the liquor scam is. He will also provide proof…”
-she stated.
Sunita had visited the Delhi CM on Tuesday evening at the ED office, where she shared insights into his well-being.
“I met Arvind Kejriwal in jail yesterday, he has diabetes and sugar level is not under control. However, his determination is strong. Two days ago, he directed Delhi Minister Atishi to resolve the water and sewer-related issues. What wrong did he do? The Centre has filed a case against Arvind Kejriwal even for this. Do they want to finish Delhi?”
-she expressed.
The National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was apprehended on March 21 for alleged infractions in the now-defunct Delhi Excise policy case under an ongoing ED investigation into money laundering. His custody is scheduled to end on March 28.
The case revolves around purported irregularities and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the Delhi excise policy in 2022. In its initial prosecution complaint filed in November 2021, the ED asserted that the policy was deliberately structured with loopholes, facilitating the formation of clandestine cartels to favor AAP leaders.
Furthermore, the ED accused AAP leaders of receiving kickbacks from a group referred to as the “South Group.”
The genesis of the case stemmed from a report presented by Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena in July 2022, highlighting alleged procedural deficiencies in the policy’s development. The report implicated Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia for making “arbitrary and unilateral decisions,” resulting in financial losses to the exchequer amounting to over Rs 580 crore. This report prompted an investigation by the CBI, leading to Sisodia’s arrest.
Although Kejriwal’s name was not initially mentioned in the FIRs registered by the ED or the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Delhi excise policy case, it appeared in the ED’s chargesheet. The agency claimed that Kejriwal purportedly engaged in a video call with one of the main accused, Sameer Mahendru, urging him to continue collaborating with co-accused and AAP communications-in-charge Vijay Nair.
EARLIER TODAY (MARCH 27th) IN DELHI HIGH COURT
The ED-Enforcement Directorate today urged the Delhi High Court to grant it time to file reply to a plea by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.
During the proceedings, Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, representing the Directorate, mentioned that the comprehensive petition was only received the previous day. Consequently, he requested a three-week duration to adequately compile and present their legal position, stating,
“the ‘bulky’ petition was served upon them only on Tuesday, and three weeks’ time should be given to bring their stand on record.”
Raju also sought a reasonable period to address the request for interim relief. In contrast, Senior Advocate AM Singhvi, representing the Chief Minister, argued that the delay in filing a response seemed to be a strategy to prolong the proceedings. He emphasized the urgency of addressing the core issues at hand, asserting,
“Challenge is to the foundation of arrest and there are several ‘glaring issues’ that need immediate decision by the high court either way.”
The presiding Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma acknowledged the complexity of the situation and decided to revisit the matter later.
The context of the legal battle revolves around the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, the head of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), following allegations of his involvement in corruption and money laundering activities related to the Delhi government’s excise policy for the fiscal year 2021-22.
The policy in question was subsequently annulled. Kejriwal’s apprehension took place on March 21 and led to his custody under the Enforcement Directorate until March 28, as determined by a local court.
The decision for this custodial remand was articulated on a preceding Friday, aimed at facilitating “his detailed and sustained interrogation.” Notably, Kejriwal’s arrest occurred shortly after the High Court denied him protection against the Enforcement Directorate’s impending actions.
This sequence of events underscores a significant legal and political clash, highlighting issues of procedural delays, legal strategy, and the broader implications of high-profile arrests within the context of alleged corruption and policy manipulation.
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