The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated legal proceedings concerning money laundering against Mahua Moitra, a former Trinamool Congress MP who was expelled, and businessman Darshan Hiranandani, regarding the cash-for-query case.
Sources indicate that the financial investigative body has taken notice of the CBI's First Information Report (FIR) already lodged, implicating them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Previously, the ED had instigated proceedings under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) against Moitra.
On March 27, the ED issued its third summons to Moitra, requesting her presence for questioning in connection to a FEMA violation case, which she failed to attend. Moitra had also missed previous scheduled interrogations on February 19 and March 11.
ED sources reveal that Moitra was requested to provide specific documentation related to foreign investments associated with the ongoing investigation.
Moitra has been embroiled in a controversy over accusations of receiving money in exchange for raising questions in the Lok Sabha on behalf of Hiranandani.
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