The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered that Robert Vadra, the husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, amassed Rs 58 crore in illicit earnings stemming from a disputed land transaction in Gurugram. The ED’s investigation, focused on a money laundering case, revealed that Vadra received the funds through unlawful means. The ED’s chargesheet indicates that Rs 53 crore was channeled through Sky Light Hospitality and Rs 5 crore through Blue Breeze Trading. During the investigation, Vadra shifted the blame onto three deceased individuals. The ED took statements from Vadra twice, on April 15 and 16, 2025, as part of its probe into the Gurugram land deal. In these sessions, Vadra avoided directly answering key questions, instead placing responsibility on the deceased individuals: HL Pahwa, Rajesh Khurana, and Mahesh Nagar. Vadra stated to ED officers that these individuals worked for him, but he failed to provide any documentation when the ED sought proof.
According to ED sources, Vadra made approximately Rs 58 crore unlawfully through his companies – Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd and BBTPL. He utilized this money for his extravagant lifestyle and to acquire properties under his and/or his companies’ names. The federal agency’s report states that the funds were allegedly used by Vadra to purchase real estate, make investments, and provide financial assistance. Furthermore, he used the funds to settle the liabilities of various group companies. The ED’s investigation resulted in the provisional attachment of 43 immovable properties, totaling Rs 38.69 crore, which were identified as either direct proceeds or assets of equivalent value from the illicit activities.
The ED has requested a maximum sentence of seven years’ imprisonment for the accused under Section 4 of the PMLA, along with asset seizure. The ED has pointed out that the properties directly linked to the crime include land in Bikaner, Rajasthan; units within the Good Earth City Centre in Gurugram; units in the Bestech Business Tower in Mohali; and residential units in the Jay Ambe Township in Ahmedabad. Assets of equivalent value to the proceeds of crime listed by the ED encompass 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 multiple companies under the PMLA. The case concerns irregularities related to the purchase and sale of land and the issuing of licenses in the Shikohpur village of Gurugram, Haryana. An FIR was registered by the Haryana Police on September 1, 2018, at the Kherki Daula police station in Gurugram, which included Robert Vadra, former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the DLF Company, and Onkareshwar Properties Pvt Ltd, among others, for alleged fraud, conspiracy, and corruption. Despite having minimal capital, Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd (SLHPL) acquired 3.5 acres of land for a mere Rs 7.50 crore, while the actual value was Rs 15 crore. False information was presented in the sale deed, indicating a check payment, which was never cashed. Approximately Rs 45 lakh in stamp duty was evaded through the provision of false information. 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. Following this, a commercial license was obtained for the land through pressure and file manipulation, eventually leading to its sale to DLF for Rs 58 crore. The license application stated the land area as 3.53 acres, although only 1.35 acres was designated for commercial use. Sector road land was included, defying regulations. The license process was expedited due to pressure from senior officials. There is evidence of changes to dates and the map within the file. According to the ED, Robert Vadra made an illicit profit of Rs 58 crore from the deal – Rs 5 crore via Blue Breeze Trading Pvt Ltd and Rs 53 crore via Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd. This money was utilized to purchase property, make investments, and clear debts of his companies.
The ED has provisionally seized 43 immovable properties worth Rs 38.69 crore, comprising land, flats, and commercial units situated in Bikaner, Gurugram, Mohali, Ahmedabad, Noida, and Faridabad. The ED has combined Section 423 of the IPC with multiple provisions of the PMLA. If the accusations are proven, a sentence of 3 to 7 years and confiscation of illicit assets may result.
Key Events:
2006-2008: Land acquisition, application for a license, and file approval with incorrect information.
2008-2012: Payments of crores from DLF, issuing and renewal of licenses, culminating in the land being sold to DLF for Rs 58 crore.
2013: An audit discovered irregularities throughout the entire process.