BRS leader K Kavitha was taken to the Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi on Saturday in connection with a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. The Enforcement Directorate alleged that a relative of Kavitha, Meka Sri Saran, was involved in the transfer of illicit funds. Kavitha’s custody was extended by three more days by the court.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at Saran’s premises after his role in the case came to light during Kavitha’s questioning. Kavitha was arrested on March 15 and appeared before the court for an extension of her custody. The court granted custody till March 26. Kavitha claimed the case was fraudulent and stated that arresting political leaders during elections is wrong.
The ED accused Kavitha of being part of the ‘South Group’ that allegedly paid kickbacks to the Aam Aadmi Party for liquor licenses in Delhi. The agency seized a mobile device from Saran’s house during searches and mentioned that he failed to appear for questioning.
