MHA grants approval to ED to prosecute AAP leaders Kejriwal, Sisodia in liquor scam case

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 15, 2025
The Union home ministry permitted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for their alleged involvement in the Delhi liquor scam. Kejriwal argued that the trial's authorization was invalid without specific sanction for PMLA prosecution.

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Delhi Excise Policy: Kejriwal, Sisodia Face Money Laundering Charges After Centre's Nod To Prosecute
The Centre has approved the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) request to prosecute former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and ex-deputy CM Manish Sisodia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the excise policy case. This decision follows Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena’s recommendation. Both leaders, granted bail earlier, face allegations of irregularities in the 2021-22 excise policy. ED claims non-cooperation during questioning. The approval marks a significant escalation in the case involving Delhi’s former top leaders #DelhiPolitics #ExcisePolicyCase #ArvindKejriwal #ManishSisodia #MoneyLaundering #ED #PMLA #CorruptionProbe #DelhiCM #AAP #PoliticalScandal #IndiaNews #SupremeCourt #BailGranted #CentralGovernment #LtGovernor #DelhiCase #CBI #LegalAction #EDChargesheet Also Read Arvind Kejriwal Files Delhi Assembly Nomination Today: AAP's Strong Push For New Delhi Constituency :: https://www.oneindia.com/new-delhi/arvind-kejriwal-files-delhi-assembly-nomination-today-aaps-strong-push-for-new-delhi-constituency-4042927.html?ref=DMDesc Timeline Of Delhi Liquor Scam: MHA Approves ED Prosecution Of Kejriwal And Sisodia :: https://www.oneindia.com/new-delhi/timeline-of-delhi-liquor-scam-mha-approves-ed-prosecution-of-kejriwal-and-sisodia-4042773.html?ref=DMDesc Liquor Policy Scam: Home Ministry Greenlights ED To Prosecute Arvind Kejriwal As Poll Campaign Intensifies :: https://www.oneindia.com/new-delhi/liquor-policy-scam-home-ministry-greenlights-ed-to-prosecute-arvind-kejriwal-as-poll-campaign-inten-4042685.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~GR.122~ED.102~

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