Delhi Liquor Scam: LG Approves ED to Prosecute Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Liquor Scam: The Delhi Liquor Scam case has taken a serious turn as Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG) V.K. Saxena granted approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This development intensifies the troubles for Kejriwal, as the ED had earlier identified him as the mastermind of the alleged money laundering case related to the scam.

ED Identifies Kejriwal as Mastermind

Earlier, ED has stated that Kejriwal has played a crucial role in the Delhi Liquor Scam. In March this year, ED arrested Kejriwal, holding him responsible for financial misappropriation. The ED had filed a chargesheet against Kejriwal, his party, and the rest of his associates by May with charges, wherein their roles in the alleged scam were mentioned.

Approval for Prosecution by LG

Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has now allowed the ED to file a prosecution. The agency now has the legal green light to further bolster its case against Kejriwal and others.

This approval indicates the gravity of the allegations and leads the way for further legal action in this high-profile case.

What is the Delhi Liquor Scam?

Delhi Liquor Scam is a case where the Delhi government is accused of corruption in the formulation and implementation of the 2021-22 excise policy in Delhi. According to the authorities, the financial irregularities and the illegal transactions had taken place, and it was at the cost of the exchequer's loss. The ED is probing this case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, PMLA.

Kejriwal's Troubles Intensify

This recent order for prosecution came at a huge cost to Kejriwal, as the scam had been hanging like a sword over his political career. The chargesheet already filed and allegations put forth by ED against