India, Sept. 6 -- A Delhi court on Saturday denied bail to former Reliance executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, accused in a Rs.11,000 crore money laundering probe involving companies linked to Reliance Anil Ambani, observing that he was the "principal architect" of the crime and can influence witnesses if let out.

The order was passed by special judge Vishal Pahuja of Rouse Avenue Court. The court primarily refused the accused's defence, relying on his "deteriorating medical condition" inside jail, observing that he had failed to substantiate that his medical condition cannot be managed within the custodial medical infrastructure available, including the jail referral hospitals.

Jhunjhunwala, former vice-chairman of Reliance Capital and a s...