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Kejriwal "Key Conspirator" In Delhi Liquor Policy Scam: ED Tells Court, Seeks Ten-Day Custody Of Delhi CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was the "kingpin" and "key conspirator" in the Delhi liquor policy scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) told the Rouse Avenue court, and sought the custody of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader for a period of 10 days.
The agency has claimed Kejriwal was the middleman between the 'south group' and other accused, including ex-Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia (arrested last year) and AAP officer Vijay Nair.
According to the agency, the total proceeds of the alleged scam exceeded Rs 600 crore, including Rs 100 crore allegedly paid by the 'south group'.
The South Group, the agency has claimed, includes Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, who was arrested last week.
The agency claimed Rs 45 crore of the kickbacks were used to fund the AAP's Goa and Punjab elections in 2022.
In response to the ED's assertions, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, challenged the necessity of his client's arrest.
Singhvi questioned the grounds for detention, emphasising the absence of conclusive evidence linking Kejriwal to the alleged misconduct.
Additionally, Singhvi raised concerns over the ED's approach, highlighting discrepancies in the prosecution's claims and urged the court to exercise prudence in adjudicating the matter.
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