Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Majithia Remanded for Seven Days in Money Laundering Case
Bikram Singh Majithia, a former minister in Punjab, has been arrested and will remain in police custody for seven days.
The authorities suspect he was involved in laundering a large sum of money, exceeding Rs 540 crore, through drug-related activities.
The government counsel argued that Majithia used his position improperly to gain wealth.
The court decided on a seven-day remand period, even though the investigators had asked for more time.
Bikram Singh Majithia, former Punjab minister, was remanded for seven days.
A Mohali court approved the remand request by the Vigilance Bureau.
Majithia was arrested on charges of laundering over Rs 540 crore.
The Vigilance Bureau sought a 12-day remand.
The government counsel, Harry Sofat, stated Majithia misused his position.
- Who
- Bikram Singh Majithia and Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
- What
- Bikram Singh Majithia was remanded to custody.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- Mohali court.
- Why
- To investigate the alleged laundering of over Rs 540 crore in drug money.
- Politician
- Bikram Singh Majithia
- Former Role
- Punjab Minister
- Remand Length
- 7 days
- Court
- Mohali
- Accusation
- Laundering drug money
- Amount
- Over Rs 540 crore
Sources
Akali Dal Leader Bikram Majithia Sent To 7-Day Custody In 'Drug Money' Case
Punjab CM vows stern action against drug kingpins
Kejriwal, Mann ‘weaponising agencies’ to arrest Majithia: BJP leader Chugh