Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Jalandhar Central MLA Raman Arora and Congress leader and former Faridkot MLA Kushaldeep Singh, also known as Kikki Dhillon, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the second time on Thursday. The appearance is part of ongoing investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Submission of Additional Documents
Both leaders were required to submit additional documents concerning assets of family members, financial transactions, and bank details. These documents were brought during their latest appearance before the ED. In previous hearings, they had already submitted income tax returns and other financial records as requested by the agency.
Previous Appearances
Arora had last appeared before the ED on June 2, while Dhillon was summoned on June 3. Both are being questioned in connection with separate cases registered by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB).
Cases Against the Leaders
Arora is facing interrogation in an alleged corruption case registered by the VB in May 2025. This case pertains to irregularities in the building branch of the Municipal Corporation, allegedly committed in connivance with staff members. Dhillon, on the other hand, is facing a disproportionate assets case registered by the VB in 2023.
Duration of Interrogation
During their previous visits, both leaders were questioned extensively. Arora was interrogated for approximately eight hours, while Dhillon was questioned for nearly nine hours on June 3. The interrogation sessions are part of the ED's efforts to gather evidence and examine the financial transactions linked to the alleged offenses.
The ED's probe under the PMLA focuses on tracing the proceeds of crime and their integration into the financial system. The submission of additional documents is expected to aid the investigation in determining the extent of alleged money laundering activities.
