MLA Arekapudi Gandhi Clarifies Sahiti Infra Matter

Serilingampally MLA and Telangana Assembly Public Accounts Committee Chairman Arekapudi Gandhi has clarified that he has no connection with the affairs or other activities of Sahiti Infratech. His statement comes amid reports that the Enforcement Directorate is examining a Rs 2.1 crore transaction linked to his bank account in the Sahiti Infra money-laundering case. Gandhi said that in 2018, he paid Rs 2.1 crore through his bank account to the company with the intention of purchasing office space. However, as the company could not allot the property, the entire amount was refunded to his bank account.

Gandhi said the payment and refund were carried out entirely through banking channels and that he would submit bank transaction records and other supporting documents during the inquiry. He also urged people not to believe what he described as misinformation without knowing the complete facts, and expressed confidence that the details would emerge during the investigation. The ED has issued notices to Gandhi seeking an explanation regarding the Rs 2.1 crore transaction.