Mallya PMLA case: Interpol seeks clarifications from ED

Interpol has sought some "clarifications" from the ED before it issues a global arrest warrant against liquor baron Vijay Mallya wanted by the probe agency in a money laundering case emerging from a Rs 900 crore alleged bank loan fraud.

Officials said the global police body had asked agency sleuths to provide to it certain detailed information on the legal processes undertaken by ED in the case before it can notify a red corner notice (RCN) against Mallya, sought by the investigating officer of the case to make the beleaguered businessman join probe in the alleged loan fraud of IDBI Bank, also being probed by CBI.

"Interpol has sought certain clarifications that are in the nature of providing additional details of the money laundering case against Mallya. The global police has not said it is denying the ED request to get an arrest warrant against him issued.The clarifications are being responded to," agency sources said.