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New Delhi : In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on Tuesday at approximately 10 locations in the national capital, including the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar. The raids are part of an ongoing money laundering probe, according to official sources.
The locations under scrutiny include the premises of Bibhav Kumar, who serves as Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary, and Shalabh Kumar, a former member of the Delhi Jal Board. Other individuals associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are also reportedly covered in the raids.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating potential money laundering activities linked to the individuals targeted in the raids. The agency is focusing on financial transactions and assets to ascertain any irregularities or violations of money laundering laws.
Officials from the Enforcement Directorate, a central agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and regulations in India, are leading the search operations. The agency is known for its role in investigating financial crimes and ensuring compliance with laws related to foreign exchange, money laundering, and economic offenses.
Bibhav Kumar, in his capacity as Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary, holds a crucial role in the Chief Minister’s office. Shalabh Kumar, a former member of the Delhi Jal Board, is also among those targeted in the raids. The nature of their alleged involvement in the money laundering probe is yet to be disclosed.
