Money laundering case: Delhi court denies bail to AAP minister Satyendar Jain

A Delhi court on Saturday denied bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Jain has been in custody since May 30.

Special Judge Geetanjali Goel pronounced the order. She had reserved her order on the bail plea on June 14. "Bail application is dismissed," the judge said.

Jain was arrested by the ED on May 30 in connection with an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered by it on the basis of a case lodged by the CBI in August 2017 under the Prevention of Corruption Act. 

The AAP minister is accused of having laundered money through at least four companies allegedly linked to him. 

He was sent to judicial custody on June 13 on completion of his ED custody.

Hariharan also submitted that Jain has cooperated with the agency at every stage and no more custody is required. The assets in the matter stand attached, the court was told.

Stating that Jain has sleep apnea, the counsel pressed for bail on medical grounds also. 

The court was further told that Jain is a minister and has roots in the society.