ED Files Complaint Against Sonia & Rahul in National Herald Money Laundering Case
In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint in a Delhi court against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda in connection with the alleged National Herald money laundering case. 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 in the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court in Delhi, where the ED has sought prosecution of the accused under various sections of the PMLA, including the money laundering act. The ED has also sought attachment of properties worth ₹48.27 crore allegedly linked to the accused.
The National Herald case is a long-standing controversy that has been making headlines for years. The case revolves around the takeover of the National Herald newspaper by Young Indian, a company owned by the Congress party. The ED had earlier seized various assets, including a building in Delhi, allegedly linked to the Young Indian company.
The ED’s complaint is based on a complaint filed by Subramanian Swamy, a BJP leader, in 2012. Swamy had accused the Congress leaders of misusing the National Herald newspaper and its assets for personal gain. The ED had subsequently launched an investigation into the matter, which led to the filing of the prosecution complaint.
According to the ED’s complaint, Young Indian had acquired the assets of the National Herald newspaper, including a building in Delhi, for a token amount of ₹50 lakh. The ED has alleged that the takeover was fraudulent and was done to benefit the Congress leaders.
The ED has also alleged that Young Indian had used the assets of the National Herald newspaper to launder money and conceal its illegal activities. The agency has sought prosecution of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda under various sections of the PMLA, including the money laundering act.
The ED’s complaint has sent shockwaves through the political circles, with many accusing the Congress party of misusing its power and influence to shield the accused. The BJP has been vocal in its criticism of the Congress party, accusing it of corruption and nepotism.
The Congress party has, however, denied any wrongdoing and has accused the BJP of using the ED to harass its leaders. Party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala has said that the ED’s complaint is a “politically motivated” attempt to discredit the Congress party.
The ED’s complaint has also raised questions about the role of Sam Pitroda, a close aide of Sonia Gandhi, in the alleged money laundering scheme. Pitroda has been a key figure in the Congress party and has been accused of being a “middleman” in the alleged scam.
The case is likely to have significant political implications, with many predicting that it could lead to a major showdown between the Congress party and the BJP. The ED’s complaint has also raised questions about the role of the government in the alleged scam, with many accusing the BJP of using its power to target its political opponents.
In conclusion, the ED’s complaint against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda in the National Herald money laundering case is a major development that is likely to have significant political implications. The case is a reminder of the need for transparency and accountability in politics, and the need to ensure that those who abuse their power are held accountable.
