Court Extends Businessman Arun Pillai’s Custody Parole for Wife’s Medical Care

Court Extends Businessman Arun Pillai's Custody Parole for Wife's Medical Care

VoM News Desk | December 13, 2023 | 10:40 PM IST | Courts & Law | Follow on Google News

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Court Extends Businessman Arun Pillai’s Custody Parole for Wife’s Medical Care

Arun Pillai, embroiled in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy, had his custody parole extended for three additional days by the Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi. The extension aims to enable Pillai to attend to his ailing wife in Hyderabad, scheduled for surgery on December 15, 2023.

Represented by advocate Nitesh Rana, Pillai moved an application, citing the necessity for his presence during his wife’s medical tests and surgery.

The Special Judge MK Nagpal extended his custody parole until December 16, 2023, under similar conditions as the previous order issued on December 7, 2023.

Previously, the court had granted Pillai permission to travel to Hyderabad for five days, excluding travel time, allowing him to stay at his residence or a hospital and accompany his wife for medical procedures.

However, the court imposed strict conditions, including refraining from tampering with evidence, contacting media personnel, meeting individuals beyond family members, and restricting access to phones or the internet during his visit.

Pillai, represented by advocates Deepak Nagar and Prakhar Shukla, sought an eight-week bail on compassionate grounds due to his wife’s health concerns.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Pillai in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy scam, alleging his involvement in accepting bribes and transferring them to other accused individuals, including Sameer Mahendru, Managing Director of lndospirit.

According to the ED’s supplementary complaint, Pillai purportedly provided false statements during the investigation, engaged in evidence destruction, and retracted statements made under the PMLA, 2002.

The agencies accused Pillai and businessman Amandeep Dhall of irregularities in modifying the excise policy, extending undue favors, waiving license fees, and causing financial losses to the exchequer. The alleged violations led to refunds and waivers against regulations, causing substantial financial detriment.

The ED and CBI investigations indicated misappropriation of funds, false entries in accounts, and non-compliance with regulations, leading to substantial losses to the government.

The case, following a recommendation by Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, was initiated on a reference from the Union Home Ministry.

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