The Impressive TimesNew Delhi : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has continued its questioning of Robert Vadra, the husband of senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for the third consecutive day today in a money-laundering investigation tied to a land deal in Haryana. The questioning is taking place at the ED’s office in New Delhi, where Vadra is being grilled by investigators over his alleged involvement in the purchase of a piece of land in Gurugram.
The ongoing probe pertains to a land transaction involving a company linked to Mr. Vadra. According to the ED, the land deal was allegedly carried out through dubious means, with suspicions of money laundering and illegal financial flows. The ED has been investigating these claims for several years and has summoned Vadra multiple times in the past as part of the investigation.
At the center of the probe is the purchase of land in Gurugram in 2008 by a company connected to Vadra. The ED believes that the deal involved unexplained financial transactions, and they are examining documents and financial records to understand the origins of the funds used in the land purchase.
Robert Vadra has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, claiming that the transactions were legitimate and part of his business dealings. He has also maintained that the probe is politically motivated and part of an effort to target his family. The Congress party has echoed these sentiments, accusing the BJP-led government of misusing investigative agencies for political gains.
The questioning comes amidst ongoing tension between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress party. Vadra’s legal team has criticized the ED for what they describe as harassment and extended questioning without sufficient evidence. The ED, however, maintains that it is carrying out its duties as per the law and that the investigation is based on credible evidence.
In the past, the ED has filed several charges against Vadra in connection with this case, but he has not been formally arrested. The current round of questioning follows the agency’s increased scrutiny of transactions and land dealings that allegedly involve high-profile individuals. Vadra’s name has been associated with various land and real estate dealings over the years, many of which have attracted public and legal attention.
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