Jalandhar: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Jalandhar Central, Raman Arora, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into alleged violations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Arora reached the ED’s local office at around 11:15 am and joined the proceedings after being summoned by the central agency. Sources said the MLA was asked to submit certain documents related to the ongoing probe.
The ED investigation is reportedly based on a case registered by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on May 23 last year. The case pertains to allegations that Arora, in alleged collusion with officials of the Municipal Corporation, including an Assistant Town Planner and a building branch inspector, issued notices over alleged building bylaw violations and subsequently extracted money from property owners.
The legislator has also faced separate allegations related to bribery and extortion. According to officials, he was re-arrested in another case by the Commissionerate Police shortly after securing relief in the vigilance matter.
Arora’s appearance before the ED has attracted political attention in Punjab, given the sensitivity of the investigation and its potential implications. However, neither the ED nor the MLA has issued a detailed public statement regarding the questioning.
The probe remains ongoing, and officials are examining financial records and other documents as part of the investigation into the alleged money trail linked to the case.
