ED Takes Major Action in Gurugram Land Deal Money Laundering Case
Significant Developments in Money Laundering Investigation
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated significant actions concerning a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Shikohpur, Gurugram district, now known as Sector 83. On Friday, the agency submitted a sealed report to the court regarding businessman Robert Vadra and other accused individuals. This investigation primarily revolves around the land transaction involving Robert Vadra, who is married to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
During the proceedings, Special Judge Sushant Changoatra was informed by the ED that further inquiries are ongoing regarding the role of DLF Limited in this case. The judge noted in his order that the ED has filed a status report in a sealed envelope, indicating that the investigation into DLF's involvement is still in progress. Additionally, the court has scheduled the next hearing for August 21.
In the course of the hearing, another accused, Kuldeep Singh Virk, presented his bail and surety bond to the court, which were accepted. Earlier, Robert Vadra had withdrawn his petition in May without any conditions, challenging the summons issued by the special CBI court.
It is important to note that on April 15, the court acknowledged the chargesheet filed by the ED against Vadra. This marks the first instance where a law enforcement agency has filed a chargesheet against the 57-year-old Vadra in a criminal case. Previously, in April 2025, the ED had interrogated Vadra for three consecutive days regarding this matter.
Judge Changoatra had previously stated that a preliminary examination of the chargesheet and related documents indicates sufficient grounds to proceed with action against Vadra and eight other accused individuals. He acknowledged the offenses registered under Section 3 (money laundering) and Section 70 (crimes committed by companies) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which are punishable under Section 4 of this law.