New Delhi: Businessman Robert Vadra, the brother-in-law of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, today appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering case. He was dropped at the agency's south Delhi office by wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who has recently joined active politics as a general secretary of the Congress.
This is the first time Mr Vadra, also the brother-in-law of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, is appearing before any probe agency in connection with alleged criminal charges of dubious financial dealings.
Mr Vadra has denied these allegations in the past and termed them a political witch hunt against him. He was directed by a Delhi court to cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the central probe agency after he knocked on its door seeking anticipatory bail in this case.
The case involves a London-based property worth 1.9 million pounds, which is allegedly owned by Mr Vadra. The agency has also told the court that Mr Vadra owns other properties in London - including two houses worth around nine million pounds, six other flats and other properties.
Here are the live updates in the money laundering case:
Feb 06, 2019 23:53 (IST)
Robert Vadra will be questioned again tomorrow at 10:30 am.
Feb 06, 2019 21:44 (IST)
Robert Vadra leaves from the Enforcement Directorate office after questioning in connection with a money laundering case.
Feb 06, 2019 20:33 (IST)
Robert Vadra's questioning at Enforcement Directorate ends.
Feb 06, 2019 20:16 (IST)
Robert Vadra denies any association with Sanjay Bhandari and his cousin Summit Chadha. He also denied that he directly or indirectly owns properties in London.
Feb 06, 2019 17:41 (IST)
The Enforcement Directorate team led by Joint Director accompanied by Deputy Director and 5 other officers is questioning Robert Vadra, in connection with a money laundering case.
Feb 06, 2019 16:39 (IST)
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on accompanying her husband Robert Vadra to the Enforcement Directorate, says: "I stand by my husband. Wanted to send a message (by accompanying him)."
Feb 06, 2019 16:30 (IST)
Official sources say Robert Vadra will be put through questions on transactions, purchase and possession of certain immovable assets in London and his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).