NEW DELHI: The Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his co-accused Vinod Chauhan in a money laundering case until July 12. The case is linked to allegations stemming from a defunct excise policy. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Kejriwal and Chauhan for their alleged involvement in money laundering activities.
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi made the decision, citing ongoing investigations into the transfer of Rs 1.06 crore through hawala routes to fund the Aam Aadmi Party's election campaign during the 2022 Goa assembly elections.
Earlier, the court had also reserved its decision on a plea by Kejriwal seeking permission for his wife to participate in consultations via video conferencing with the medical board. Kejriwal appeared in court via video conferencing, with the next hearing scheduled for July 6.
In a separate case related to alleged irregularities in Delhi's excise policy, Kejriwal faces judicial custody until July 12 following a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) request. Vacation Judge Sunena Sharma ordered the custody after Kejriwal's recent arrest, which came after his previous detention by the ED on March 21 in connection with the same case.
Despite initially being granted bail by a trial court, the decision was later suspended by the Delhi High Court.
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