During the investigation, the role of the accused, Kavitha has surfaced not only in the collection of upfront money but also in the transfer of ill-gotten money to Goa through the Hawala channel, stated CBI.
"K Kavitha conspired with the members of the South Group and the AAP leaders through Vijay Nair (who was acting on behalf of the top leaders of the AAP) to pay kickbacks to the tune of Rs 100 Cr and receive undue benefits", the ED chargesheet said.
In the application seeking 10-day custody of Arvind Kejriwal, ED said that he was directly involved in formulating the liquor policy, taking bribes and using the money
Delhi LG VK Saxena ordered an FIR against IAS officer Amarnath Talwade for allegedly pressurising a subordinate officer into collecting money from retail liquor vendors at the behest of CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Arvind Kejriwal was summoned by the financial watchdog to appear before it on 2nd November as well. The head of the Aam Aadmi Party, however, had ignored the summons, claiming it was unlawful and intended for political purposes.