Overview

• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued notices to claim immovable properties worth ₹661 crore in the National Herald money laundering case.
• The properties include Herald House in Delhi, a Bandra property in Mumbai, and an AJL building in Lucknow, all previously attached in November 2023.
• This action follows confirmation of the asset attachment by the adjudicating authority under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in April 2024.
• The investigation alleges that AJL and Young Indian generated ₹988 crore in criminal proceeds through schemes like bogus donations, advance rent, and advertisements.
• The case, initiated by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy in 2014, accuses Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi of financial misappropriation and conspiracy.