The Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi allowed the CBI to question BRS leader K Kavitha, who was arrested in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam, while she is in Tihar jail. The CBI sought permission from the court to interrogate Kavitha during her judicial custody, and the court granted their request.
According to the CBI, Kavitha was involved in collecting upfront payments for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and played a key role in the alleged scam. Evidence such as witness statements, WhatsApp chats, and financial documents suggest that Kavitha was a central figure in the conspiracy.
The jail superintendent has been instructed to have a senior officer present during Kavitha’s questioning and statement recording. The CBI believes that Kavitha was not only responsible for collecting money but also for facilitating kickbacks worth Rs 100 crore to AAP in exchange for favorable policies in the excise sector.
Initially, the CBI had issued notices to Kavitha regarding the Delhi liquor case, but she did not cooperate with their investigation. It is possible that the CBI may request custody of Kavitha in the future for further questioning and investigation.
