CBI begins preliminary inquiry against Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain in money laundering case

New Delhi: In what can spell trouble for Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Adami Party chief Arvind Kejriwal ahead of MCD polls, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary inquiry against Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain in alleged money laundering case.

It is alleged that Jain was involved in money laundering to the tune of Rs 4.63 crore while being a public servant during 2015-16 through Prayas Info Solutions private limited, Akinchand developers private limited and Managalyatan projects private limited.

The allegations against Jain also include purported money laundering to the tune of Rs 11.78 crore during 2010-12 through these companies and Indometal Impex pvt limited.

The matter was referred to the CBI by Income Tax Department against the new Benami Transactions Prohibitions Act.