The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora in an ongoing Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case: Officials ( ANI)
Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Arrested by ED in PMLA Case
ANI/Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 9, 2026: In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), according to official sources.
Sanjeev Arora, who represents the Aam Aadmi Party and serves as a minister in the Punjab government, was taken into custody after prolonged questioning by ED officials.
The arrest is linked to a money laundering probe being conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. However, officials have not yet disclosed detailed information regarding the allegations or the specific grounds for his arrest.
The development is expected to trigger significant political reactions in Punjab, where the ruling Aam Aadmi Party has repeatedly alleged that central investigative agencies are being used to target opposition leaders.
Further details are awaited as the Enforcement Directorate is likely to produce the minister before a special court to seek his custodial remand.
More details are awaited