ED summons Robert Vadra in money laundering case linked to Sanjay Bhandari and Haryana land deal; Congress calls it political vendetta.
Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a summons to Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in connection with a money laundering case linked to Sanjay Bhandari and a land deal in Haryana. Vadra has been summoned for questioning today.
ED summons Robert Vadra
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a summons to businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The summons pertains to a significant money laundering case linked to the Sanjay Bhandari case. Vadra has been asked to appear for questioning at the ED office in Delhi today.
What is the Sanjay Bhandari case?
This case involves alleged defense dealer Sanjay Bhandari, who is accused of money laundering and irregularities related to foreign assets. The investigating agency believes Robert Vadra played a role in this network. The Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate, and CBI are already conducting several investigations against Sanjay Bhandari.
Haryana land deal: Allegations against Vadra
In 2008, a significant land deal took place between Robert Vadra's company, Skylight Hospitality, and real estate company DLF. Allegations suggest this land was purchased below market value, overlooking government regulations, and subsequently sold at a substantial profit. Haryana Police filed an FIR in 2018 regarding potential irregularities in this land deal. The ED is now investigating the money laundering angle of this transaction.
Previous questioning
Robert Vadra has appeared before the ED multiple times in this case. Each time, he has maintained his innocence, claiming no wrongdoing and asserting full cooperation with investigating agencies. Vadra alleges that this investigation is politically motivated and that he is being unfairly targeted.
ED's statement
The Enforcement Directorate claims to have obtained crucial financial documents and electronic evidence suggesting that the transactions in this deal could fall under the ambit of money laundering. The agency also states that questioning Vadra is necessary to corroborate his statements with these documents.
