Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with corruption allegations related to the city’s policies over alcohol sales12. This arrest is part of a money laundering probe linked to the 2021 Delhi excise case.
Here are the key details:
Case Background: The case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22, which was later scrapped.
Accusations: The Enforcement Directorate claims that AAP leaders received kickbacks worth ₹100 crore in the excise policy. Arvind Kejriwal’s name has also been mentioned multiple times in the charge sheets filed by the ED.
Kejriwal’s Actions: Arvind Kejriwal skipped eight summons issued by the federal agency since November 2 last year, calling it “illegal and politically motivated.”
Notably, this arrest makes Arvind Kejriwal the first sitting chief minister in Indian history to be arrested13. The situation remains politically charged, with supporters and opponents expressing differing views on the matter.
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