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ED Summons Robert Vadra in Money Laundering Probe Linked to Fugitive Arms Dealer

Vadra has asked for a new date for questioning as the agency traces defence deal kickbacks to London properties.

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Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate issued a fresh summons on June 10 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to question Vadra over alleged financial ties to Sanjay Bhandari.
  • Investigators allege Bhandari funneled kickbacks from defence contracts into offshore entities and London real estate that reportedly benefited Vadra.
  • Vadra has denied any business links with Bhandari and informed the agency he will not appear on the scheduled date, requesting a fresh summons.
  • Bhandari, who fled India in 2016 and resides in the UK, is fighting extradition after a British court judged he could face risks in Indian prisons.
  • The case follows earlier ED charges against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over AJL and Young Indian Pvt Ltd, stoking Congress claims of political vendetta.