Delhi Court Takes Cognizance of ED’s Complaint Against Arvind Kejriwal and AAP in Money Laundering Case
New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday acknowledged the supplementary prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regarding an alleged money laundering case linked to the liquor policy scam.
Special judge Kaveri Baweja, upon taking cognizance, issued a production warrant for CM Kejriwal, scheduling it for July 12.
The ED had previously filed its eighth chargesheet on May 17, formally naming AAP and its national convenor as accused in the ongoing investigation.
Recently, the Delhi High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to respond to a bail plea submitted by CM Kejriwal in connection with a corruption case related to the aforementioned liquor policy scam.
CM Kejriwal was taken into custody by the CBI on June 26 and subsequently granted a three-day CBI custody following interrogation. Permission was later granted for CM Kejriwal to appear before the special court after initial questioning at Tihar Jail.
Previously, the Delhi High Court had stayed a trial court’s decision to grant bail to CM Kejriwal in a separate money laundering case, citing concerns over the court’s handling of evidence and arguments.
The developments underscore a significant legal challenge for the AAP leadership, highlighting ongoing legal proceedings and the scrutiny surrounding allegations of financial impropriety in the implementation of liquor policies in Delhi.
