CBI Files Final Charge Sheet in Delhi Excise Policy Scam

The CBI has filed its final charge sheet in the Delhi Excise Policy scam against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others, alleging kickbacks and policy violations resulting in losses to the exchequer. The case involves former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Telangana MLC K Kavitha, and businessman Magunta Sreenivasalu Reddy.

Concluding its investigation into the Delhi Excise Policy scam, the CBI on Monday submitted its final charge sheet against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other officials.

The probe initially resulted in one main charge sheet and four supplementary filings, implicating former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Telangana MLC K Kavitha, and others.

According to the CBI, Liquor businessman Magunta Sreenivasalu Reddy met Kejriwal in March 2021, seeking his support in modifying the Excise Policy for personal gain. Kejriwal allegedly asked for political funding in return.

The CBI claims that approximately Rs 90-100 crore in kickbacks were paid to AAP politicians and public servants, funneled through various means including bank transfers and credit notes, impacting the exchequer.

The conspiracy allegedly involved a cartel that manipulated the policy for liquor manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, leading to illicit financial benefits for the perpetrators.

(With inputs from agencies.)