'Kejriwal intrinsically involved in liquor scam'

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday filed a reply before the Delhi High Court opposing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest and said he was given multiple opportunities to cooperate with the investigation being conducted by the ED in the present case by issuing 9 summonses.

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However, he chose to intentionally disobey the said summons and did not join the investigation based on one flimsy ground and another.

ED further stated that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is the major beneficiary of the proceeds of crime generated in the Delhi Liquor Scam.

Part of the proceeds of crime to the tune of cash of Rs. 45 Cr approx. has been utilised in the election campaign of AAP in the Goa Assembly elections 2022.

AAP has committed the offence of money laundering through Arvind Kejriwal and the offences thus are covered by section 70, PMLA 2002. The AAP is a political party comprising of association of individuals registered under Section 29-A of the Representation of People Act 1951, stated ED.

Recently, the Delhi High Court had sought an Enforcement Directorate response petition moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and also challenging the ED remand granted by the trial court, while refusing to grant any immediate relief.