ED summons Robert Vadra in money laundering case linked to fugitive arms dealer

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 10, 2025 12:12 IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh summons to businessman Robert Vadra, who is also the brother-in-law of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, sources told India Today TV.

Bhandari, who fled India in 2016 and is currently based in the United Kingdom, is allegedly a close aide of Robert Vadra.

The case is part of a larger investigation into Bhandari, who fled India in 2016 and is currently based in the United Kingdom, where he is contesting extradition proceedings initiated by Indian authorities. Bhandari is accused of concealing overseas assets, laundering kickbacks, and violating multiple Indian laws including the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Black Money Act, and the Official Secrets Act.