The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, received Rs 58 crore in illicit proceeds from a tainted land deal in Gurugram. The ED’s charge sheet against Vadra and others states that Rs 53 crore was routed through Sky Light Hospitality and Rs 5 crore through Blue Breeze Trading. During questioning, Vadra deflected blame onto three deceased individuals. The ED investigated Vadra regarding the Gurugram land deal, taking his statements on April 15 and April 16, 2025. During these sessions, Vadra avoided directly answering several questions, instead attributing responsibility to the deceased HL Pahwa, Rajesh Khurana, and Mahesh Nagar. Vadra told ED officials these individuals worked for him, but he did not provide any supporting documents when the ED requested evidence.
The ED alleges that Vadra earned approximately Rs 58 crore through his companies—Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd and BBTPL—using the funds to finance his lavish lifestyle and acquire properties in his and/or his companies’ names. The federal agency stated that Vadra allegedly used the proceeds of crime to acquire immovable properties, make investments, and provide advances and loans. He also used this income to settle the liabilities of various group companies. The ED’s investigation led to the provisional attachment of 43 immovable properties, worth a total of Rs 38.69 crore, identified as either direct proceeds or equivalent in value to the proceeds of crime.
The ED has requested a maximum sentence of seven years in prison for the accused under Section 4 of the PMLA and the seizure of assets. The ED stated that properties identified as direct proceeds of crime include land in Bikaner, Rajasthan; units in Good Earth City Centre, Gurugram; units in Bestech Business Tower, Mohali, and residential units in Jay Ambe Township, Ahmedabad. The ED also mentioned properties falling under the category of equivalent value of proceeds of crime, including various agricultural lands in Amipur, Faridabad; plots in Mayfield Garden, Gurugram; commercial units in Centrum Plaza, Gurugram; commercial units in Bestech Business Tower, Gurugram; commercial units in India Expo Mart, Noida; an apartment in The Aralias, Gurugram; land in Bikaner, Rajasthan, and commercial space in Noida.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet in court against Robert Vadra, Satyanand Yaji, Kewal Singh Virk, and several companies under PMLA. This case pertains to irregularities in the sale and purchase of land and the issuance of licenses in the Shikohpur village of Gurugram, Haryana. On September 1, 2018, Haryana Police registered an FIR at Kherki Daula police station in Gurugram. Robert Vadra, former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, DLF Company, and Onkareshwar Properties Pvt Ltd, among others, were accused of fraud, conspiracy, and corruption. Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd (SLHPL) purchased 3.5 acres of land for only Rs 7.50 crore, despite having very little capital, while the actual price was Rs 15 crore. False statements were made in the sale deed, indicating payment was made via check, which was never cashed. False information was provided to save approximately Rs 45 lakh in stamp duty. It is alleged that this land was given to Onkareshwar Properties in exchange for Robert Vadra’s influence in obtaining a housing license from the then-CM. Later, after obtaining a commercial license for the land, it was sold to DLF for Rs 58 crore after exerting pressure and manipulating files. The application for the license showed 3.53 acres of land, while only 1.35 acres were for commercial use. Sector road land was also included, ignoring the rules. The license process was completed quickly under the pressure of senior officials. Evidence of changing dates and alterations to the map was found in the file. According to the ED, Robert Vadra made an illegal profit of Rs 58 crore from this deal – Rs 5 crore through Blue Breeze Trading Pvt Ltd and Rs 53 crore through Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd. This money was used to buy property, make investments, and pay off debts of his companies.
The ED has provisionally seized 43 immovable properties worth Rs 38.69 crore, including land, flats, and commercial units in Bikaner, Gurugram, Mohali, Ahmedabad, Noida, and Faridabad. The ED has added Section 423 of the IPC along with several sections of PMLA. If the charges are proven, a sentence of 3 to 7 years and seizure of illegal property could occur.
Timeline:
2006-2008: Land purchase, application for license, passing of file by providing false information.
2008-2012: Payments from DLF of crores, issuance and renewal of licenses, and finally, selling the land to DLF for Rs 58 crore.
2013: Audit revealed irregularities in the entire process.