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ED Seeks ₹661 Crore Asset Confiscation in National Herald Case

Chargesheet filed against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi alleges money laundering through Associated Journals Limited and Young Indian, with a special court set to examine cognisability on April 25.

Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet accusing Sonia and Rahul Gandhi of laundering money through Associated Journals Limited (AJL) and Young Indian (YI).
  • The chargesheet alleges ₹38.41 crore in bogus rents, ₹18.12 crore in fake donations, and identifies the Gandhis as 'beneficial owners' of AJL's ₹5,000 crore assets.
  • The ED has sought the permanent confiscation of ₹661 crore worth of assets previously attached in November 2023, including the iconic National Herald House.
  • Congress leaders deny any wrongdoing, asserting that YI's acquisition of AJL was non-commercial and aimed at supporting the ailing publisher.
  • A special MPs/MLAs court will review the cognisability of the charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on April 25, 2025.