'Money trail worth ₹45 crore traced’: ED tells the court seeking extension of Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody
- In Reports
- 09:59 PM, Jun 19, 2024
- Myind Staff
On June 19th, a Delhi court extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody until July 3 in a money laundering case connected to an alleged excise scam. Kejriwal is currently held in Tihar's jail number 2 under the charges related to the excise policy-linked money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested him on March 21st.
The Supreme Court questioned the need for extending Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody. The counsel for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) stated that Vinod Chauhan received ₹25 crore from K Kavitha's personal assistant via Abhishek Boinpally for the Goa election, as reported by ANI.
The investigation officer informed the court that the ₹25 crore formed part of a ₹100 crore money trail. He also mentioned that so far, ₹45 crore of this money trail has been traced.
During the hearing, the investigation officer also mentioned that Vinod Chauhan is under investigation and a prosecution complaint against him will be filed by the end of this month.
Additional Solicitor General SV Raju stated during the hearing that everything connected to the case ultimately revolves around Kejriwal's role. He clarified that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), not the Enforcement Directorate (ED), has alleged that Kejriwal demanded a ₹100 crore bribe.
Vivek Jain, the counsel representing Arvind Kejriwal, opposed the Enforcement Directorate's application seeking an extension of his judicial custody. Jain argued that there were no grounds justifying the extension and asserted that the application lacked merit.
"We are objecting to the judicial remand. The arrest has already been challenged and is sub judice before the Supreme Court," Jain said.
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