The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, also naming Congress leader Sam Pitroda and others, ANI reported.
The chargesheet has been submitted under Sections 44 and 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.The matter will be heard in the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court on April 25, concerning arguments on cognizance.
Special Judge Vishal Gogne noted that the predicate offense, outlined in complaint case No. 18/2019, includes charges under Sections 403, 406, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and is currently under trial, according to ANI.
The court emphasized that both the predicate offense and the money laundering offense must be adjudicated in the same jurisdiction. This case was initiated following a complaint by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy against the Gandhis and their associated companies.
