The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi enjoyed Rs 142 crore as proceeds of crime in the National Herald case. This was presented in a Delhi court, where the ED accused the Gandhis of money laundering by acquiring and holding these illegal funds. In November 2023, the ED attached properties worth Rs 751.9 crore linked to the National Herald, marking a significant step in the investigation.
Background of the Case
The case dates back to 2012 when a complaint alleged irregularities involving the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald. The complaint claimed that the Gandhis acquired AJL through Young Indian Limited under suspicious circumstances involving cheating and breach of trust.
Investigation Details
The ED started probing under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in 2014. The court was informed that the Gandhis not only acquired the crime proceeds but also continued to benefit from them. Other accused include:
- Sam Pitroda
- Suman Dubey
Court Proceedings
The judge has ordered the ED to provide copies of the charge sheet to the complainant, Subramanian Swamy.
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