ED files chargesheet against Rahul, Sonia Gandhi in National Herald case

New Delhi

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in connection with the National Herald money laundering case. The chargesheet also names Congress leader Sam Pitroda, Suman Dubey, and several firms. The case has been scheduled for arguments on April 25 in the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court.

The prosecution complaint has been filed under Sections 44 and 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, for money laundering offences. The charges stem from a complaint case (No. 18/2019) which includes charges under Sections 403, 406, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The court noted that both the money laundering case and the related predicate offence must be tried in the same court. The case, filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, involves allegations against the Gandhis, their associated companies, and other individuals.