ED Files Complaint Against Sonia & Rahul in National Herald Money Laundering Case
In a significant 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 is related to the alleged fraudulent takeover of properties valued at ₹2,000 crore by Young Indian, a company linked to Sonia Gandhi.
The ED’s complaint was filed before the additional sessions judge, Patiala House, New Delhi, and is based on the initial complaint filed by Subramanian Swamy, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, in 2013. Swamy had alleged that Young Indian, a company owned by the Congress party, had taken over the assets of National Herald, a newspaper, through a fraudulent transaction.
According to the ED’s complaint, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda were the directors of Young Indian, and they had allegedly conspired to launder money by taking over the assets of National Herald. The ED claimed that the takeover was done in violation of the Companies Act and the Income Tax Act.
The ED’s complaint stated that Young Indian had taken over the assets of National Herald in 2010, after the Congress party had won the general elections. The company had allegedly used the assets to generate revenue, which was then laundered through various means.
The ED also alleged that Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda had failed to disclose their assets and income in their income tax returns, and had also allegedly misused their positions to facilitate the laundering of money.
The ED’s complaint is based on the evidence collected during its investigation, which includes financial records, bank statements, and other documents. The agency had conducted searches and seizures at the premises of Young Indian and other companies linked to the Gandhi family in 2013.
The Development Comes Amidst Political Tensions
The ED’s complaint comes amidst political tensions between the BJP and the Congress party. The BJP has been accusing the Congress party of corruption and misusing its power, and the ED’s complaint is seen as a major blow to the Congress party.
The Congress party has been denying any wrongdoing and has accused the BJP of using the ED and other government agencies to target its leaders. The party has also alleged that the ED’s complaint is a political vendetta and has no basis in law.
The ED’s complaint has also sparked a debate about the National Herald case and the allegations of corruption and money laundering. The case has been pending for several years, and the ED’s complaint is seen as a major development in the case.
What Does This Mean for the Gandhi Family?
The ED’s complaint could have serious implications for the Gandhi family, particularly Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The two leaders are already facing allegations of corruption and misusing their power, and the ED’s complaint could lead to criminal charges being filed against them.
The complaint could also impact the Congress party’s chances in the upcoming elections. The party has been facing a decline in popularity, and the ED’s complaint could further erode its support base.
The ED’s complaint is a significant development in the National Herald money laundering case, and it could have far-reaching implications for the Gandhi family and the Congress party. The case is likely to be closely watched by the media and the public, and it could lead to a major political showdown in the coming months.
News Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1912118157457645937
