The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in the Rouse Avenue Court against BRS leader K Kavitha regarding Delhi's controversial excise policy and the underlying money laundering allegations. According to sources, the complaint was lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) provisions. The court may consider taking cognizance of this chargesheet on May 13th.
It is expected that similar allegations are to be filed against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal next week. This represents the seventh chargesheet by the ED in this case. The ED accuses Kavitha of being a vital member of the 'South Group,' alleging that they bribed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with Rs 100 crores in exchange for a lion's share of the liquor licenses in the national capital.
The agency previously stated that Kavitha was the mastermind and beneficiary of the Delhi excise policy scam. K Kavitha purportedly struck a deal with then Deputy Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Excise Minister Manish Sisodia, along with other members of the South Group, offering bribes through intermediaries and agents. The ED claimed that in exchange for the bribes given to AAP leaders, they gained policy-making access and were promised provisions to ensure favorable conditions.
