Need custodial interrogation of Robert Vadra: Enforcement Directorate tells Court

Expressing its displeasure at his continued non-cooperation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) told a Special CBI Court today that it needed the custodial interrogation of Robert Vadra..Court of Special CBI Judge Arvind Kumar was hearing Vadra’s anticipatory bail plea in relation to charges of money laundering in purchasing a property in London worth 1.9 million pounds..Special Public Prosecutor DP Singh informed the Court that in spite of several opportunities, Vadra has not been cooperating..“Despite being given multiple opportunities, we don’t see him“, he said..The Court was also informed that the ED has filed its response to Vadra’s anticipatory bail plea, praying for its dismissal..In its reply to the Court, the Agency has submitted that it has collected “ample evidence” in the form of e-mails and other materials which shows the involvement of Vadra in “undisclosed overseas assets”..“Form the investigation so far, it is revealed that the Petitioner is involved in commission in the offense of cross border and domestic money laundering. He is the beneficial owner of various properties under investigation in the instant case, which have been acquired through proceeds of crime.“.It is also stated,.“His conduct during the investigation so far raises more apprehensions that he is a key in unearthing the modus operandi and the black money.”.Claiming that the investigation in the case is ongoing and is at a crucial stage, the Agency has sought rejection of Vadra’s anticipatory bail plea..The case was, however, adjourned today for detailed arguments on March 25..March 2, 2019: Read what happened on March 2 in the Robert Vadra case.Vadra is facing an ED probe into charges of money laundering in purchasing a property in London worth 1.9 million pounds..In his anticipatory bail plea, Vadra, the husband of Priyanka Gandhi who has recently been appointed the General Secretary of the AICC (Eastern Uttar Pradesh), has claimed that the case has a colour of political witch hunt. Vadra has further submitted that he is a law-abiding citizen, socially active and a family man who is unlikely to abscond..The Court had granted interim bail to Vadra on February 2 on the condition that he would co-operate with the investigation..Advocate DP Singh is the Special Public Prosecutor in the case. Senior Advocate KTS Tulsi appears for Vadra..The matter will be next heard on March 25..Bar & Bench is available on WhatsApp. For real-time updates on stories, Click here to subscribe to our WhatsApp.