Thu May 08 11:39:39 UTC 2025: **Delhi Court Adjourns National Herald Money Laundering Case Hearing**
NEW DELHI, May 8, 2025 – A Delhi court today adjourned the hearing in the National Herald money laundering case involving Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi until May 21 and 22. The adjournment followed a request from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after a notice was sent to co-accused Sam Pitroda via email. The court will first hear arguments from the ED regarding a request from complainant and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy for a copy of the ED charge sheet.
The ED filed the charge sheet in 2025, initiating its investigation in 2021 following a 2014 private complaint alleging money laundering related to the alleged fraudulent takeover of Associated Journals Limited properties valued at over ₹2,000 crore. The complaint alleges a criminal conspiracy involving several prominent Congress figures, including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, who are majority shareholders in Young Indian, a company at the center of the investigation. The Gandhis were previously questioned by the ED in relation to this case. The charge sheet cites violations under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court emphasized the importance of allowing all accused the right to be heard.
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