Archive · 2 Jun 2025
ED Issues Notices to Seize Assets in AJL Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is taking control of assets worth ₹661 crore linked to the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which is connected to the Congress party.
This action is part of a money laundering investigation.
The ED has put up notices at locations in Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow to take possession of the properties or collect rent.
The ED alleges that AJL and Young Indian, which owns AJL, were involved in generating illegal funds through fake donations, rent, and advertisements.
Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are majority shareholders of Young Indian.
The ED's move follows the attachment of these assets in November 2023.
ED issued notices to take possession of ₹661 crore worth of assets.
The assets are located in Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow.
Action is under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The case involves AJL and Young Indian.
Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are major shareholders of Young Indian.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- What
- ED issued notices to take possession of assets.
- When
- April 12, 2024.
- Where
- Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow.
- Why
- As part of a money laundering investigation.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Assets Value
- ₹661 crore
- Assets Location
- Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow
- Legal Act
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Entities Involved
- AJL, Young Indian
- Shareholders
- Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi