High-Profile Money Laundering: The Shikohpur Land Scandal Unveiled

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has labeled the money laundering case tied to a controversial land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur, involving Robert Vadra, as a 'clear and classic example' of money laundering.

During a hearing, Special Judge Sushant Chagotra listened to the ED's arguments, emphasizing the necessity for Vadra to be notified as per the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Section 223(1). The court is set to make further clarifications on July 31.

The chargesheet filed by the ED uncovers evidence that Vadra's Skylight Hospitality allegedly engaged in the fraudulent acquisition of land, later sold at a substantial profit, allegedly circumventing legal procedures. These revelations stem from a 2018 Gurugram FIR that originally flagged the illicit purchase, drawing attention to the role of various accused entities.

(With inputs from agencies.)