Delhi Police Charges Congress 'First Family' in National Herald Scandal

Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in a money laundering probe linked to the National Herald case. The case involves allegations of misappropriation and misuse of position by Congress's 'first family' to acquire properties worth Rs 2,000 crore.</p>

In a significant development, Delhi Police has lodged an FIR against prominent Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi as part of the ongoing money laundering investigation into the National Herald case. This move is based on accusations of abuse of power and financial misappropriation involving the prominent political family.

The FIR, filed by the Economic Offences Wing, alleges criminal conspiracy and dishonesty, implicating the Gandhis and several associates, including entities like Young Indian and Dotex Merchandise Ltd. These allegations echo an earlier chargesheet presented by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in court.

The Congress party has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, while the ED continues to build a case regarding the alleged undervaluation and fraudulent acquisition of Associated Journals Ltd's properties by Young Indian, significantly benefiting the Gandhis.

(With inputs from agencies.)