Overview
- The ED claims Sonia and Rahul Gandhi used Young Indian to acquire Associated Journals Limited's assets worth over ₹2,000 crore for just ₹50 lakh, citing this as central to the alleged money laundering scheme.
- The agency alleges ₹988 crore in proceeds of crime, with ₹142 crore directly benefiting the Gandhis until assets were attached in 2023.
- Bogus donations of ₹18.12 crore and coerced advertising payments of ₹29.45 crore to AJL are cited as part of the alleged scheme to channel funds.
- Sonia and Rahul Gandhi deny involvement, attributing decisions to the late Congress treasurer Motilal Vora, while the ED questions their accountability as Young Indian directors and majority shareholders.
- Hearings from July 2–8 will determine whether to take cognizance of the ED's charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.