National Herald Case: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed Rs 142 crore in proceeds of crime, says ED to court
ED’s special counsel, Zoheb Hossain, argued that any property obtained directly or indirectly through criminal activity qualifies as proceeds of crime. This includes not only assets from scheduled offences but also income tied to those assets. New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi allegedly benefited from proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 142 crore in connection with the National Herald money laundering case. The court has issued notices to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, and others in this case. ED’s special counsel, Zoheb Hossain, argued that any property obtained directly or indirectly through criminal activity qualifies as proceeds of crime. This includes not only assets from scheduled offences but also income tied to those assets. Hossain claimed that the rental income of Rs 142 crore received by the accused should be treated as proceeds of crime. He added that Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, who collectively held 76% stake in Young Indian, were involved in a breach of trust. According to …