New Delhi, 28-12-2023 : In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has included Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s name in its charge sheet, marking her alleged involvement in the purchase and sale of agricultural land in Haryana’s Faridabad. According to the ED, Priyanka Gandhi acquired a 40-kanal (five acres) land in Amipur village, Faridabad, from Delhi-based real estate agent HL Pahwa in 2006. Subsequently, she sold the same land to him in February 2010. The ED’s investigation connects this transaction with Pahwa, who also sold land to NRI businessman CC Thampi, a key figure in the larger case involving fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.
Notably, Priyanka’s husband, Robert Vadra, is already named in the earlier charge sheet related to the case, establishing his alleged association with Thampi. The fresh charge sheet highlights that Pahwa was receiving off-the-books cash for land acquisition, and it points out discrepancies in the complete payment of sale consideration by Robert Vadra to Pahwa. The ongoing ED investigation delves into the ledger accounts of Pahwa, reflecting these transactions.
The charge sheet also discloses the incorporation of entities by Robert Vadra, such as Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd and Sky Light Realty Pvt Ltd in India, along with Sky Lite Investment FZE in the UAE. The entities, their incorporation dates, and their connection to CC Thampi are detailed in the document. Additionally, the charge sheet reveals Vadra’s involvement in the creation of an entity named Blve Breeze Trading Pvt Ltd, later converted into an LLP, with a shared email ID associated with CC Thampi’s employee in Dubai.
The ED emphasizes the relationship between Robert Vadra and CC Thampi, citing not only a personal bond but also common business interests. The charge sheet outlines details of the association between Vadra and Thampi, including their meetings during Vadra’s visits to the UAE and in Delhi. Thampi, arrested in January 2020, has reportedly acknowledged his acquaintance with Vadra for over a decade.
This latest development places Priyanka Gandhi in the ED’s scrutiny, raising questions about the land transactions and the overall investigation involving key figures in the case. The charge sheet underscores the complexity of financial dealings and connections between individuals, shedding light on alleged improprieties and discrepancies. The ongoing investigations seek to establish accountability and legal consequences for those involved in the mentioned land transactions.