By NewsBlogger The Enforcement Directorate alleges involvement of K. Kavitha’s nephew in illicit fund transfer in Delhi Excise policy-linked money laundering case, with AAP claiming BJP involvement.
At a glance
- The Enforcement Directorate alleged that BRS leader K. Kavitha’s nephew transferred illicit funds in a Delhi Excise policy-linked money laundering case.
- K. Kavitha was accused of being a key member of the ‘South Group’, which paid kickbacks to AAP for liquor licenses.
- ED seized Meka Sri Saran’s mobile device during searches at K. Kavitha’s relative’s house.
- AAP demanded that the BJP be made an accused in the Delhi liquor policy case, claiming that the money trail leads to BJP coffers through electoral bonds.
- AAP called for questioning and arrest of BJP leaders, including J.P. Nadda, in connection with the case.
The details
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that a nephew of BRS leader K. Kavitha was involved in the transfer of illicit funds in the Delhi Excise policy-linked money laundering case.
Searches were conducted at the premises of Meka Sri Saran on March 23 after his role in the case came to light during the questioning of K. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, who the ED arrested on March 15. K. Kavitha was produced before the court for an extension of custody on March 23 and was sent to the agency’s custody till March 26.
K. Kavitha claimed that the case was a fraud and wrong, stating that arresting political leaders during elections is a wrong thing.
The Allegations
The ED alleged that K. Kavitha was a key member of the ‘South Group’ accused of paying kickbacks to AAP in return for liquor licenses.
During searches, the ED seized a mobile device of Meka Sri Saran at K. Kavitha’s relative’s house.
Meka Sri Saran, who was called twice for questioning but failed to appear, was allegedly involved in the transfer/utilization of proceeds of crime from Indo Spirits, according to the ED. The ED requested further interrogation of Sameer Mahandru to ascertain the role of K. Kavitha, claiming that she was one of the kingpins, a key conspirator, and beneficiary of the Delhi Excise policy scam.
Political Involvement
The ED also expected to confront K. Kavitha with Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and others.
K. Kavitha allegedly orchestrated a deal with Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, paying them kickbacks for favorable policy provisions.
She was allegedly involved in activities relating to proceeds of crime amounting to at least ₹292.8 crore and was giving evasive replies during custodial interrogation, according to the ED. The case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing Delhi government’s Excise policy for 2021-22.
Accusations Against BJP
On the other hand, AAP demanded that the Enforcement Directorate make the BJP an accused in the Delhi liquor policy case, claiming that the money trail leads to the coffers of the BJP in the form of electoral bonds.
AAP called for the arrest of top BJP leaders, including party president J.P. Nadda, and stated that the case against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is based on statements of “accused-turned-approvers.”
Sarath Chandra Reddy, who went from being the “kingpin” of the alleged Delhi liquor scam to a “star donor” of the BJP, donated a total of ₹59.5 crore to the BJP, with 92% coming after his arrest.
Aurobindo Pharma, of which Mr. Reddy is a director, bought electoral bonds to donate to the BJP after his release.
AAP called for BJP president J.P. Nadda to be questioned and arrested by the ED, as electoral bonds revealed the money trail from the Delhi excise policy led to the BJP.
Furthermore, the Supreme Court intervened to get electoral bond data published in the public domain, and the Delhi liquor scam is seen as a grand conspiracy to trap AAP leaders and fill the BJP’s coffers. Union Minister Anurag Thakur declined to comment on the allegations.
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| – Enforcement Directorate alleged that a nephew of BRS leader K. Kavitha was involved in the transfer of illicit funds in the Delhi Excise policy-linked money laundering case – Searches were conducted at the premises of Meka Sri Saran on March 23 after his role in the case came to light during questioning of K. Kavitha – K. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, was arrested by the ED on March 15 – K. Kavitha was produced before the court for extension of custody on March 23 and was sent to agency’s custody till March 26 – K. Kavitha claimed that the case was a fraud and wrong, and that arresting political leaders during elections is a wrong thing – ED alleged that K. Kavitha was a key member of the ‘South Group’ accused of paying AAP alleged kickbacks in return for liquor licenses – ED seized a mobile device of Meka Sri Saran during searches at K. Kavitha’s relative’s house – Meka Sri Saran was called twice for questioning but failed to appear – Saran was involved in transfer/utilization of proceeds of crime from Indo Spirits, according to ED – ED requested further interrogation of Sameer Mahandru to ascertain the role of K. Kavitha – ED claimed that K. Kavitha was one of the kingpins, a key conspirator, and beneficiary of the Delhi Excise policy scam – ED expected to confront K. Kavitha with Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and others – K. Kavitha allegedly orchestrated a deal with Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, paying them kickbacks for favorable policy provisions – K. Kavitha was allegedly involved in activities relating to proceeds of crime amounting to at least ₹292.8 crore – K. Kavitha was giving evasive replies during custodial interrogation, according to ED – Case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing Delhi government’s Excise policy for 2021-22 – AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh were arrested by the ED earlier and are in judicial custody |
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| – AAP demanded that the Enforcement Directorate make the BJP an accused in the Delhi liquor policy case – The money trail leads to the coffers of the BJP in the form of electoral bonds – AAP called for the arrest of top BJP leaders, including party president J.P. Nadda – The case against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is based on statements of “accused-turned-approvers” – Sarath Chandra Reddy went from being the “kingpin” of the alleged Delhi liquor scam to a “star donor” of the BJP – ED and CBI did not find evidence of wrongdoing by AAP or its Ministers in the fake Delhi liquor scam – Sarath Chandra Reddy donated a total of ₹59.5 crore to the BJP, with 92% coming after his arrest – Aurobindo Pharma, of which Mr. Reddy is a director, bought electoral bonds to donate to the BJP after his release – AAP called for BJP president J.P. Nadda to be questioned and arrested by the ED – Electoral bonds revealed the money trail from the Delhi excise policy leads to the BJP – The Supreme Court intervened to get electoral bond data published in the public domain – The Delhi liquor scam is seen as a grand conspiracy to trap AAP leaders and fill the coffers of the BJP – Union Minister Anurag Thakur declined to comment on the allegations |
