Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Opposed by ED: Investigating Agency Presents Strong Arguments in Its Reply

The ED filed a reply in the Rose Avenue court opposing Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in connection with the alleged liquor scam. The court recorded the chief executive's reply and fixed the matter for hearing on June 14. However, Kejriwal's lawyers sought time to think over the ED's response.

In its reply, the ED included an alleged conversation between Arvind Kejriwal and co-accused Vinod Chauhan, in which Vinod Chauhan was alleged to have arranged a meeting between Kejriwal and the High Court judge. The ED said Vinod Chauhan was responsible for transferring Rs 25.5 million from Delhi to Goa, who met Abhishek Boinpally, a representative of the South Group. Vinod, who was also involved in the money transfer. The ED said that Vinod Chauhan handled transfers of Delhi Jal Board officials through Kejriwal.

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The ED also said that an investigation on Vinod Chauhan's digital device has revealed chats that show that there is a close relationship between Vinod Chauhan and Arvind Kejriwal. The probe agency said Vinod Chauhan's closeness is also evident from the fact that he planned the appointment of officers in the Delhi Jal Board through Arvind Kejriwal.
The ED has also attached a screenshot of the chat and an official note from the Delhi government approving such publication. ED said there is enough evidence to link Arvind Kejriwal to money laundering.

In its reply, the ED said that Kejriwal is involved in serious economic crimes and there is sufficient evidence linking him to the crime of money laundering and his release on bail will be detrimental to further investigations aimed at unraveling the deep-rooted crimes on several layers. . the conspiracy will have an impact.