ED Files Supplementary Charge Sheet Against AAP Leader Sanjay Singh

ED Files Supplementary Charge Sheet Against AAP Leader Sanjay Singh

VoM News Desk | December 2, 2023 | 03:35 PM IST | Politics | Follow on Google News

ED Files Supplementary Charge Sheet Against AAP Leader Sanjay Singh

ED Files Supplementary Charge Sheet Against AAP Leader Sanjay Singh

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint (charge sheet) against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh. This development comes in the wake of the ongoing investigation into the money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy.

Arrest and Judicial Custody

Sanjay Singh, a prominent AAP leader, was arrested on October 4th in connection with his alleged role in the excise policy case. He is currently held in judicial custody at Tihar Jail. The Delhi court issued a notice to the ED on November 28, in response to Sanjay Singh’s bail application related to the money laundering case.

Court Proceedings and Hearings

Special Judge MK Nagpal of the Rouse Avenue Court directed the ED to respond to Singh’s bail application by December 6, with the hearing also scheduled for the same day. The judge had earlier extended Singh’s judicial custody until December 4.

According to the ED, Sanjay Singh and his associates were involved in the Delhi government’s decision-making process regarding the issuance of licenses to alcohol shops and merchants in 2020. This is alleged to have caused financial losses to the state exchequer and violated anti-corruption laws. The ED has conducted searches at various locations, including the residences and offices of Singh’s close associate, Ajit Tyagi, and other contractors and businessmen allegedly benefitting from the policy.

Delhi Liquor Scam Case Background

The Delhi liquor scam case revolves around allegations that the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government’s 2021-22 excise policy led to cartelization and favored certain dealers who reportedly paid bribes. The AAP has strongly denied these allegations. The ED’s first charge sheet in this case was filed last year, following over 200 search operations. The FIR was registered after taking cognizance of a CBI case, which was initiated based on the recommendation of the Delhi lieutenant governor. This recommendation stemmed from the Delhi Chief Secretary’s report in July, indicating prima facie violations of various acts and rules related to excise policy.

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