BRS K Kavitha, arrested in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, has purportedly released a four-page letter on Tuesday, where she is urging to be granted bail.
Special Judge for CBI and Enforcement Directorate cases Kaveri Baweja allowed ED’s plea to extend judicial custody of Kavitha by 14 days. ED said in Court that Kavitha made attempts to influence witnesses and tampered with evidence in the case.
Leaving the Court premises, Kavitha said, “It is a political case. It is a case completely targeting the opposition. The CBI has already taken my statement into the jail.”
In the letter submitted to the court she writes, “I have no involvement or financial benefit from the excise policy. I’m a victim. ED and CBI investigation is a media trial for 2.5 years”.
“I have cooperated with the investigation to the best of my knowledge and given all the bank account details. I will hand over all the mobile phones which the agency claims that I have destroyed. The agency raid has physically and mentally tortured me and has also threatened me,” she added.
“Madam Justice, today 95%. Cases of ED/CBI are on opposition party leaders & when the accused joins the BJP the investigation abruptly stops. Madam Justice, on the floor of the parliament, BJP leaders openly threaten the opposition ‘Chup ho Jao, warna ED bhejunga…”
The BRS leader alleged, “Today, 95 pc cases of ED/CBI are on (against) opposition party leaders. When the accused joins the BJP, the investigation abruptly stops.”
A Delhi court on Monday denied interim bail to BRS leader K Kavitha, arrested in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying prima facie she not only destroyed evidence but was also instrumental in influencing witnesses and there is “every likelihood” of her continuing to do so in case the relief is granted.