ED charges Priyanka Gandhi in Robert Vadra PMLA case; Alleges financial irregularities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has brought Priyanka Gandhi into the legal spotlight in connection with the money laundering case involving her husband, Robert Vadra. Although Vadra has been previously named in charge sheets related to the case as a close associate of CC Thampi, this marks the first time Priyanka Gandhi's name has appeared in an official document submitted to court.

The broader investigation revolves around fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, who fled to the UK in 2016 and is under scrutiny for money laundering, violations of foreign exchange laws, and the Official Secrets Act.

In the latest charge sheet filed in November, the ED alleges that estate agent HL Pahwa, who handled property transactions for both Vadra and Thampi, received off-the-books cash for a land purchase in Haryana. The charge sheet claims Vadra did not pay the full amount for the land sale.

While both Robert Vadra and Priyanka Gandhi have not been named as accused, the document highlights land transactions to establish a connection between Thampi and Vadra. The ED also mentions Vadra in relation to the purchase of a London property as part of the ongoing investigation, emphasizing the long-standing and intertwined relationship between Vadra and Thampi.