A Delhi court on Tuesday extended AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh’s ED custody by three days.He was produced before Special Judge MK Nagpal of Rouse Avenue Court, on the expiry of his five-day police custody, in connection with a money laundering case pertaining to the now-scrapped excise policy, an officer said.
The judge, after hearing the arguments, extended Singh’s custody till October 13. Senior Advocate Rebecca John appeared for Singh.
The financial probe agency on October 4 arrested Singh after carrying out searches at his residence in the North Avenue area.
Special Public Prosecutor NK Matta, appearing for the ED, had said that Rs 2 crore was paid in cash to Singh. The agency further claimed that searches were conducted on Wednesday and the statement was also recorded.
Matta said that 239 places were searched and documents were found. It was alleged that an employee of Dinesh Arora, an accused in the case who later turned approver, allegedly delivered Rs 2 crore to Singh’s house on two occasions. Matta had further stated that the ED has to confront Singh with digital evidence.