ED Raids AAP MP Sanjeev Arora’s Premises in Money Laundering Probe Linked to Land Fraud Case

ED Raids AAP MP Sanjeev Arora’s Premises in Money Laundering Probe Linked to Land Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of raids on Monday at the premises of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora and other individuals as part of a money laundering investigation related to a land “fraud” case. The searches targeted properties in Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and other cities, focusing on allegations surrounding the misuse of an industrial plot allotted to Arora’s company, Ritesh Properties and Industries Ltd (RPIL).

The land, located in Ludhiana, was originally allotted for industrial purposes by the state government. However, Arora allegedly violated the terms of the allotment by developing commercial and residential projects on the site instead. According to ED sources, the investigation into Arora’s case dates back to a period before he became a Rajya Sabha MP, as the violation is said to have occurred during that time.

In addition to Sanjeev Arora, the ED conducted raids on several other high-profile individuals, including Hemant Sood of Ludhiana and Chander Aggarwal of Jalandhar, both directors of RPIL. Another key suspect in the case, Pardeep Aggarwal of Royal Industries in Ludhiana, also had his premises searched by ED officials. These raids were focused on unearthing evidence of financial irregularities and potential money laundering activities tied to the industrial plot.

As the raids unfolded, AAP leaders, including former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia, were quick to react. Sisodia took to social media, alleging that the ED raids were part of a larger political strategy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to target AAP leaders. He claimed that similar raids on party leaders, such as Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh, and Satyendra Jain, had yielded no incriminating evidence.

Sisodia tweeted: “For the past two years, they have raided the residences of Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh, Satyendra Jain, and even mine. They found nothing, and this is just another false case to break our party’s spirit. We will not back down or be intimidated by these agencies.”

According to sources within the ED, the investigation into Arora’s alleged land fraud has been ongoing for some time. The probe focuses on the industrial plot allotted to RPIL and whether the development of commercial and residential projects on this land constitutes a violation of the original allotment conditions. The raids aim to collect further evidence in connection with this alleged violation, which may have resulted in money laundering activities.

This is not the first time that AAP leaders have come under the scanner of investigative agencies. The party has repeatedly claimed that such actions are politically motivated and designed to discredit its leadership. AAP leaders have insisted that the party will continue to work for the people, undeterred by what they term as “misuse” of central agencies.

The raids on Sanjeev Arora, a sitting Rajya Sabha MP, could have significant political implications, particularly as AAP has been positioning itself as an alternative to the BJP in several states, including Punjab and Delhi. With these raids taking place just as AAP is looking to expand its influence, the outcome of the investigation could shape the political narrative in the coming months.

The ED’s next steps will likely include further scrutiny of financial documents and questioning of the suspects involved. Whether these investigations result in formal charges remains to be seen, but the case has already become a point of contention between AAP and the BJP.

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