ED Files Complaint against Sonia & Rahul in 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 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 ED’s complaint was filed before Special Judge Arup Kumar Goswami, who will now hear the case and decide on the charges to be framed against the accused. The development comes after the ED conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations of money laundering and fraud.
The National Herald case is a controversy that has been brewing for several years now. The case involves the takeover of the National Herald newspaper, which was founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The newspaper was allegedly taken over by Young Indian, a company owned by the Congress party, in 2010.
The ED’s investigation found that Young Indian had acquired the assets of the National Herald newspaper through a series of shell companies and transactions, allegedly to fraudulently acquire the properties. The agency also found that the Gandhi family and other Congress leaders were involved in the conspiracy to launder money and acquire the properties.
The ED’s complaint alleges that Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda conspired to acquire the assets of the National Herald newspaper and divert the funds for personal gain. The agency also alleged that the trio had used the newspaper as a front to launder money and acquire properties worth ₹2,000 crore.
The ED’s investigation was initiated in 2013 based on a complaint filed by Subramanian Swamy, a BJP leader and a lawyer. Swamy had alleged that the Gandhi family had used the National Herald newspaper as a front to launder money and acquire properties.
The ED’s investigation found that Young Indian had acquired the assets of the National Herald newspaper through a series of shell companies and transactions. The agency also found that the Gandhi family and other Congress leaders had used the newspaper as a front to launder money and acquire properties.
The ED’s complaint includes several key findings, including:
- Young Indian had acquired the assets of the National Herald newspaper through a series of shell companies and transactions
- The Gandhi family and other Congress leaders had used the newspaper as a front to launder money and acquire properties
- The total value of the properties acquired by Young Indian is approximately ₹2,000 crore
- The Gandhi family and other Congress leaders had diverted funds from the National Herald newspaper for personal gain
The ED’s complaint is a significant development in the National Herald case, as it marks the first time that the agency has filed charges against the Gandhi family and other Congress leaders. The case is likely to have significant political implications, as it could lead to further investigations and potential charges against other Congress leaders.
The Congress party has denied any wrongdoing and has accused the ED of being biased against the party. The party has also accused Subramanian Swamy of being motivated by personal vendetta against the Gandhi family.
The ED’s investigation is ongoing, and the agency is likely to continue to probe the allegations of money laundering and fraud in the National Herald case. The case is a significant development in the ongoing political controversy surrounding the Gandhi family and the Congress party.
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