Chandigarh: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Moga Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur Arora in a money laundering case, asking her to appear at its Chandigarh office on November 25 with documents related to the properties under investigation.
The summons comes days after the agency conducted searches at seven locations linked to the MLA, her husband and their associates on November 4. The searches lasted around 36 hours.
The ED has alleged that the MLA transferred land belonging to government bodies, corporations and religious institutions into the names of people close to her.
The agency has also alleged that she illegally obtained compensation of around ₹1 crore in connection with land acquired for a national highway project.
The MLA, however, has alleged that ED officials pressured her to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
ED searches seven locations
On November 4, a Chandigarh zonal team of the ED began searches at around 6 am at locations linked to the MLA. These included her residence in Moga, a flat in Icon Heights, properties associated with her husband Dr Rakesh Arora and other associates, and a de-addiction centre linked to her husband.
The operation concluded on November 6 after approximately 36 hours. The MLA was present at her residence during the searches.
After the operation ended, her supporters celebrated by bursting firecrackers.
The MLA alleged that during questioning, ED officials pressured her to join the BJP and offered her a ministerial position. She denied any involvement in wrongdoing.
