ED Files Complaint Against Sonia & Rahul in National Herald Money Laundering Case
In a significant development in the National Herald money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint in a Delhi court against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda. The complaint was filed in response to the initial complaint filed by Subramanian Swamy, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a long-time critic of the Gandhi family.
The case pertains to the alleged fraudulent takeover of properties valued at ₹2,000 crore by Young Indian, a company linked to Sonia Gandhi. The company was formed to take over the assets of National Herald, a newspaper founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The newspaper was inherited by the Congress party after Nehru’s death, and its assets were later transferred to Young Indian.
The ED’s complaint alleges that Young Indian was used to launder money and illegally take over the assets of National Herald. The agency claims that Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda were involved in the alleged money laundering and fraud.
The case has been pending for several years, with the ED filing a charge sheet in 2019. However, the case has been delayed due to various legal issues and the ED’s failure to get the required evidence.
The ED’s complaint alleges that Young Indian was formed to take over the assets of National Herald, which were valued at around ₹500 crore. However, the company’s assets have increased significantly over the years, and it is now valued at around ₹2,000 crore.
The agency claims that Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda were involved in the alleged money laundering and fraud, and that they had received kickbacks and bribes from various companies and individuals. The ED also alleges that the trio had used their political influence to get the assets of National Herald transferred to Young Indian.
The ED’s complaint is based on the investigation conducted by the agency, which included searches and seizures at various premises linked to the Gandhi family and Young Indian. The agency had also obtained evidence from various sources, including bank records and documents related to the transfer of assets.
The Congress party has denied all allegations and has termed the case as politically motivated. The party has also accused the BJP of trying to misuse its power to harass the Gandhi family.
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda have also denied any wrongdoing and have claimed that the case is based on false allegations. They have also accused the ED of failing to provide evidence to support its allegations.
The case is now likely to go to trial, with the ED seeking to prove its allegations against the Gandhi family and Sam Pitroda. The case has significant implications for the Gandhi family and the Congress party, and is likely to be closely watched by the media and the public.
In conclusion, the ED’s complaint against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda in the National Herald money laundering case is a significant development in the case. The case has been pending for several years, and the ED’s complaint is based on a detailed investigation conducted by the agency. The case has significant implications for the Gandhi family and the Congress party, and is likely to be closely watched by the media and the public.
News Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1912118157457645937
