Punjab Minister Arrested in Gurugram Court Over ₹150 Crore Money Laundering Case
Punjab minister arrested in Gurugram Court over ₹150 crore money laundering allegations. Details on alleged economic crimes and legal actions.
A Punjab minister was arrested tonight in Gurugram Court amid ₹150 crore money laundering charges. The ED accuses him of falsifying mobile sales and illegal exports via shell companies.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested a Punjab minister yesterday at Gurugram Court in connection with a ₹150 crore money laundering case. The minister, Sanjiv Arora of the AAP government, was taken into custody in the evening. The ED claims he facilitated illegal transactions, including falsely invoicing mobile purchases and exporting funds through shell companies.
According to the ED, Arora’s company misrepresented mobile sales worth ₹157.12 crore, generating fake GST bills to launder money. Shell companies were allegedly used to export rupees internationally, bypassing tax compliance. The agency conducted raids in Chandigarh, Delhi, and Gurugram, seizing evidence over 10 hours before presenting it in court.
Aroura’s lawyer, Arjun, denied the charges, stating no evidence was presented in the inquiry. He claimed the ED arrested his client without proper investigation. The court granted the ED a seven-day remand, pushing Arora’s next appearance to 16 May.
The case also involves alleged illegal round-trip transactions of funds from Dubai to India, including fake input tax credits and GST refunds. These actions reportedly harmed public funds while enabling personal gain.
The initial FIR was lodged on 18 April, naming seven individuals, including Arora and two companies. Prosecutors allege the minister used shell entities to misuse funds and evade detection.
