New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till May 20 in a money laundering case registered under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act related to the alleged liquor policy scam.
Special Judge for MPs/MLAs cases Kaveri Baweja after hearing submission on behalf of Enforcement Directorate extended the judicial custody of Kejriwal till May 20.
Counsel for ED earlier submitted that the accused had been evasive during the custodial interrogation. He submitted that the accused is highly influential person and if released may tamper with evidence.
Enforcement Directorate had arrested Arvind Kejriwal on March 21 from his official residence in the National Capital alleging that he is the key conspirator of the alleged liquor policy scam.
