Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Custody Extended Amid ₹45 Crore Money Trail Probe

A Delhi court extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until July 3 in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. Kejriwal, currently held in Tihar Jail since his arrest on March 21, is accused of involvement in a ₹100 crore money trail, with ₹45 crore already traced by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

During the hearing, ED counsel argued for the custody extension, citing the ongoing investigation and links to Kejriwal’s alleged role. Kejriwal’s lawyer opposed the extension, calling the ED’s application meritless and highlighting an ongoing Supreme Court challenge to his arrest.

The court heard that ₹25 crore was funneled from K Kavitha’s assistant to Vinod Chauhan for the Goa election, forming part of the larger trail. The prosecution is preparing a complaint against Chauhan, expected by the month’s end. The court ultimately sided with the ED’s request, extending Kejriwal’s custody as investigations continue.