In a dramatic turn in the Delhi liquor policy scam and associated money laundering case, accused lawyer Vinod Chauhan has been detained by the Rouse Avenue Court until May 7th under Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody. Vinod Chauhan was presented before the Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court by the ED last Saturday.
ED Seizes INR 1.06 Crore
The ED had sought four days of custody for accused Vinod Chauhan, claiming he had indeed delivered the bribe money to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the Goa elections. The agency informed the court that Chauhan knew this money originated from the liquor scam. Chauhan was accused of channelling the funds via hawala transactions for the Goa elections.
The 18th Arrest in the Case
Rouse Avenue Court has authorized accused lawyer Vinod Chauhan's ED custody till May 7th, linked to the Delhi excise policy case. The ED had called for a four-day interrogation period after detaining him on May 3rd in Goa. He represents the 18th individual apprehended in this case.
No Relief for Manish Sisodia
The twin probes involving the CBI and ED, connected to the Delhi liquor scam, saw AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail pleas go unheard on Friday in the Delhi High Court. Despite challenging the lower court's refusal to grant bail, Sisodia failed to secure relief. The Delhi High Court will next hear Sisodia's bail application in both CBI and ED cases on May 8th, having issued notices to both agencies.
