ED Intensifies Investigation Against Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora for Money Laundering

ED's Ongoing Investigation

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has escalated its investigation into money laundering allegations involving Sanjeev Arora, the Punjab Industry Minister and a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party. On Saturday, the central investigative agency conducted fresh raids at Arora's official residence and several other locations linked to him.

According to officials, the raids targeted five locations, including Arora's official residence in Chandigarh and a real estate firm in Gurugram, Haryana.

Details of the Raids

Officials confirmed that these actions were taken under the criminal provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). In April, the ED had previously raided Arora's properties under the civil provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Arora's Response

During earlier investigations, Arora expressed his willingness to fully cooperate with the agencies, asserting his belief in the triumph of truth. The ED had also conducted searches in 2024 related to allegations of misuse of industrial land for residential projects linked to Arora, who was a member of the Rajya Sabha at that time.