ED Issues Notice to MLA Arikapudi Gandhi

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly issued summons to Sherilingampally MLA Arekapudi Gandhi in connection with the money-laundering case linked to Sahithi Infratech Ventures India Private Limited. The notices were reportedly served on Thursday, directing Gandhi to appear for questioning on September 27. The agency is said to be examining alleged transactions involving ₹2.1 crore that were routed through the MLA’s bank accounts from Sahithi Infra.

The ED’s money-laundering investigation stems from FIRs registered by Telangana Police over allegations that Sahithi Infra collected funds from buyers by promising flats and villas through pre-launch offers but failed to complete the projects on time. The agency had earlier attached properties worth ₹161 crore in connection with the case. The investigation has focused on the alleged diversion and utilisation of funds as well as assets linked to the alleged proceeds of crime.