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ED Details ₹988 Crore Money Laundering Allegations Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

The Enforcement Directorate accuses the Gandhis of misusing Congress funds through Young Indian to acquire AJL assets and benefit from proceeds of crime, with hearings on cognizance set for July.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
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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.