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Domestic money laundering probe

ED Raids AAP Leader Saurabh Bharadwaj

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 26, 2025 · Last updated Aug 26, 2025

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The ongoing money laundering probe and raids on India — Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Saurabh Bhardwaj, could negatively impact investor confidence in government-led infrastructure projects in India due to concerns about corruption and fund misappropriation. This event highlights political risks and regulatory scrutiny within the Indian construction and public health sectors.

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The India — Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, including the residence of India — Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, as part of a money laundering probe. The investigation stems from an alleged hospital construction scam, where the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of India — Delhi Police registered an FIR against former Health Ministers, private contractors, and unknown government officials. Allegations include large-scale corruption, unjustified cost escalations, unauthorized constructions, and misappropriation of funds in health infrastructure projects under the AAP government. The India — Ministry of External Affairs had previously approved an inquiry against Saurabh Bhardwaj and Satyendra Kumar Jain based on a complaint by the India — Bharatiya Janata Party's Vijender Gupta. The India — Aam Aadmi Party has denied the charges, accusing the central government of misusing investigative agencies.

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Satyendra Kumar Jain, another former Delhi Health Minister, is also under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Branch for alleged irregularities in hospital construction projects.
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The India — Ministry of External Affairs granted approval for the Anti-Corruption Branch to conduct an inquiry and investigation against former Delhi health ministers.
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Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena recommended the inquiry by the Anti-Corruption Branch to the India — Ministry of External Affairs.
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Arvind Kejriwal, chief of the India — Aam Aadmi Party, accused the central government of misusing investigative agencies in response to the raids.
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