Delhi Liquor Policy Case: ED Files Fresh Charge Sheet; K Kavitha Named Accused

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday filed a new charge sheet in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, naming BRS leader K Kavitha as an accused.

This is the sixth supplementary charge sheet in the ongoing case, where 18 individuals, including AAP leaders Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and others have been arrested so far. Sanjay Singh was recently granted regular bail.

The prosecution complaint has been submitted before the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court under sections 45 and 44(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Additionally, it’s reported that a similar complaint against Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is expected to be filed next week.

The ED initiated its money laundering investigation on August 22, 2022, based on a CBI FIR lodged on August 17, 2022.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested from his official residence on March 21 under the PMLA, while K Kavitha was taken into custody from Hyderabad on March 15.

However, the Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal until June 1, with certain restrictions imposed. During this period, he is prohibited from signing any official files unless necessary for obtaining the Lieutenant Governor’s approval, and he is not allowed to visit the Office of the Chief Minister and the Delhi Secretariat.