Raman Arora, a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) representing Jalandhar Central, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to corruption and extortion allegations. The ED's inquiry stems from two cases initiated last year by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau and the Jalandhar police, focusing on illegal extortion and corruption rackets. Arora had previously been arrested in May 2022 for allegedly demanding a bribe from a local trader. The ED's investigation is part of a broader scrutiny of AAP MLAs, following other high-profile cases involving party officials. A detailed chargesheet accuses Arora of exploiting his political position to intimidate and extort money from local traders, with demands ranging from ₹10 lakh to settlements between ₹2 lakh and ₹5 lakh. Authorities seized significant amounts of cash and gold during a raid at his residence, further implicating him in the ongoing corruption probe. Despite being granted bail in previous cases, Arora continues to face legal challenges as the investigation unfolds.