10 july 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged in its latest charge sheet that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sanjeev Arora was the “mastermind” behind an alleged fake iPhone export scam involving fraudulent export claims and financial irregularities.
According to the ED, the alleged scam involved the creation of fake export transactions for high-value electronic goods, including iPhones, to fraudulently claim government export incentives and evade financial regulations. The agency has outlined its findings in the prosecution complaint filed before a special court.
ED’s Allegations
The Enforcement Directorate claims that the accused orchestrated a network of companies and individuals allegedly used to generate fake export documents and financial transactions. Investigators allege that these entities were used to create the appearance of legitimate exports while unlawfully obtaining financial benefits.
The charge sheet reportedly includes details of financial transactions, company records, and other evidence collected during the investigation.
Legal Process Underway
The filing of the charge sheet marks an important stage in the investigation but does not establish guilt. The allegations made by the ED will be examined by the court, and the accused will have the opportunity to contest the charges through the legal process.
Under Indian law, every accused person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Political Reactions
The case is expected to trigger fresh political exchanges in Punjab, with opposition parties likely to use the allegations to target the ruling AAP government.
The Aam Aadmi Party has previously maintained that investigative agencies are being misused against its leaders, while central agencies have stated that their actions are based solely on evidence collected during investigations.
Investigation Continues
The ED has indicated that further investigation is continuing to examine the money trail and identify any additional individuals or entities allegedly connected to the case.
The court will now consider the prosecution complaint and determine the next steps in the legal proceedings.
Awaiting Court Proceedings
As the matter is now before the court, the allegations contained in the ED’s charge sheet remain subject to judicial scrutiny. Any findings regarding criminal liability will ultimately depend on the outcome of the trial and the evidence presented before the court.