ED Files Complaint Against Sonia & Rahul in National Herald Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a significant step in the ongoing National Herald money laundering case by filing a prosecution complaint in a Delhi court against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda. 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 complaint was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the Patiala House Court. The ED has accused the three accused of laundering funds and misusing the assets of the National Herald, a newspaper that was founded in 1938.
The case dates back to 2012 when Subramanian Swamy, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a former union minister, filed a complaint against the Gandhis and others alleging that they had fraudulently taken over the assets of the National Herald. Swamy alleged that the Gandhis had used the newspaper’s assets to fund their political activities and that they had also laundered the funds to evade taxes.
After conducting a thorough investigation, the ED has found sufficient evidence to prove that the Gandhis and others had indeed engaged in fraudulent activities and had laundered funds to the tune of ₹2,000 crore. The ED has accused Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda of being the beneficial owners of Young Indian, which was allegedly used to take over the assets of the National Herald.
The ED has also accused the Gandhis of misusing the funds of the National Herald to fund their political activities and to pay off their personal debts. The agency has also alleged that the Gandhis had used the newspaper’s assets to buy properties and to invest in other businesses.
In its complaint, the ED has sought the court’s permission to prosecute the Gandhis and others under various sections of the PMLA and the IPC. The agency has also sought the attachment of properties worth ₹2,000 crore, which it believes are proceeds of crime.
The ED’s complaint has been welcomed by the BJP, which has been critical of the Gandhis and their alleged corrupt practices. The party has accused the Gandhis of using their political power to evade justice and to cover up their corrupt activities.
The Congress party, on the other hand, has rejected the ED’s complaint and has accused the BJP of using the ED to harass and intimidate its leaders. The party has also accused the BJP of using the ED to settle political scores and to undermine the credibility of the judiciary.
The ED’s complaint has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, with many analysts predicting that the case could have significant implications for the Gandhis and the Congress party. The case is likely to be closely watched by the media and the public, who are eager to know the truth about the alleged fraudulent activities of the Gandhis.
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 ongoing investigation. The case has the potential to expose the alleged corrupt practices of the Gandhis and others, and to bring them to justice. The ED’s complaint is a reminder that no one is above the law, and that even the most powerful individuals can be held accountable for their actions.
