Kalvakuntla Kavitha, a legislative council member and party president, may face prolonged imprisonment as the Supreme Court rejected her bail plea in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, directing her to approach the trial court. The Enforcement Directorate has alleged her involvement in a money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy and claimed she was linked to a "South Group" lobby of liquor traders. Kavitha's counsel argued against her arrest, but the Court issued notice only with respect to the challenge against provisions of PMLA.
Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, has been arrested by India's financial crime agency in connection with graft allegations related to the city's liquor policy, leading to protests and clashes outside his residence. The arrest comes ahead of elections and follows the arrests of two of Kejriwal's deputies in the same case. The AAP has called it "dirty politics" and is seeking to quash the arrest, while opposition parties have expressed concern over the situation. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating allegations that a liquor policy implemented by the Delhi government in 2022 gave undue advantages to private retailers, which was subsequently withdrawn.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha, a prominent political figure in Telangana, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, sparking speculation about the political motives behind it just a day before the election notification. Social media is abuzz with various theories, with some suggesting it as a move to create sympathy for the BJP's ally, BRS, while others see it as an attempt to tarnish BRS's image. The arrest has ignited a debate and raised questions about the underlying political agenda.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor scam, prompting KTR to criticize the BJP-led central government for what he calls a misuse of power. KTR stated that the ED needs to answer to the Supreme Court for the rush to arrest when the matter is still sub-judice, and he vowed that BRS will pursue the case politically and legally to ensure justice prevails.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has condemned the arrest of its leader K. Kavitha by the Enforcement Directorate and vowed to fight it politically and legally, planning to challenge the arrest in the Supreme Court and organizing protests. BRS leader T. Harish Rao called the arrest a political conspiracy aimed at damaging the party's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and criticized the timing of the arrest, alleging it to be an act of political vendetta.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi Liquor scam, following raids on her properties in Hyderabad. The arrest has sparked protests by BRS leaders and supporters, posing a challenge for the party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The reaction of KCR and KTR to Kavitha's arrest remains to be seen.
A Delhi court has summoned CM Arvind Kejriwal on Feb 17 in response to a plea by the Enforcement Directorate, alleging that he failed to comply with summonses in a money laundering case related to the now-scrapped excise policy. The court issued the summons under IPC Section 174, stating that Kejriwal was legally bound to attend in person but had failed to do so despite sending replies explaining his non-appearance. The court observed that there are sufficient grounds for proceeding and that Kejriwal has so far skipped five ED summonses, prompting the agency to move court over non-compliance of three summonses.
The Enforcement Directorate has alleged that leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party received funds from the Jal Board scam and used it for election purposes, following raids on 12 locations connected to the leaders. AAP has denied the allegations, stating that no evidence has been recovered from the leaders. This is the second case in which central agencies have accused AAP of using kickbacks for elections. The ED has seized objectionable documents and digital evidence, along with goods worth Rs 1.97 crore and foreign currency worth Rs 4 lakh. The agency has arrested the former Delhi Jal Board Chief Engineer and a contractor in connection with the case. AAP has condemned any wrongdoing by DJB officials or contractors, and accused the ED of defaming the party without evidence.
Aam Aadmi Party minister Atishi accuses the Enforcement Directorate of coercing witnesses to give false statements against AAP leaders and deleting audio recordings of witness statements in the excise policy case, triggering a war of words between the two parties. The ED denies the allegations, calling them false and baseless, and is considering legal action against Atishi. AAP rejects the ED's response and challenges them to issue a formal signed statement on their letterhead.
Paytm's parent company, OCL, has denied any investigation by the Enforcement Directorate for anti-money laundering activities, stating that neither the company nor its CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma are being probed. The company emphasized its compliance with Indian laws and the seriousness with which it takes regulatory orders. Paytm also clarified that the recent RBI action on Paytm Payments Bank is part of an ongoing supervisory engagement and compliance process, urging stakeholders to refer to official sources for information. This comes after reports of a potential ED probe and RBI crackdown on Paytm Payments Bank over irregularities in KYC norms and related party transactions.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere in the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate on money laundering charges, dismissing his petition and extending his custody to five days. Soren had challenged the agency's actions as an attempt to destabilize a democratically-elected state government. Meanwhile, Champai Soren, a veteran leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren illegally acquired and possessed 12 adjacent land parcels in Ranchi, measuring 8.5 acres, obtained by a syndicate involved in grabbing properties. Soren was arrested on money laundering charges in connection with an alleged land deal, and the ED sought his custody for further investigation. The case stems from raids against a sub-inspector in the revenue department, who allegedly worked with the land mafia. The agency claims to have recovered evidence linking Soren to the illegal acquisition and possession of the properties.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a land scam, making him the first sitting CM of the state to be taken into custody in a corruption case. He resigned just hours before his arrest, and his party named his close aide and transport minister Champai Soren as his successor. The arrest followed a two-day standoff between Hemant and the central agency over alleged money laundering in a land scam. There were internal family feuds over the successor, and the governing coalition sought an appointment with the governor to demonstrate their strength. Hemant accused the ED of harassment and filed a case against its officers, while his supporters gathered at his residence during the questioning.
Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case related to an alleged bank fraud of Rs 538 crore at Canara Bank. Goyal is expected to be produced before a special PMLA court in Mumbai, and the ED will seek his custodial remand. The case stems from an FIR filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Jet Airways, Goyal, his wife Anita, and former company executives. Jet Airways ceased operations in 2019 due to financial difficulties.
Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways, has been arrested by India's Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving Canara Bank. Goyal was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after a lengthy questioning session. Jet Airways, once India's largest private airline, filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and is currently facing challenges in its resolution plan.
