Published 20:40 IST, March 18th 2020
After Naresh Goyal, now Subhash Chandra & Wadhawans skip ED summons in Rana Kapoor probe
In an apparent bid to delay the ED's investigation, DHFL promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan on Wednesday, have cited Coronavirus (COVID-19) to skip summons
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In an apparent bid to delay ED's investigation, DHFL promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan on Wednesday, have cited Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat for t appearing before ncy in ongoing investigation into Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, according to PTI. Moreover, former Zee TV chairman Subhash Chandra has claimed ongoing budget session in parliament as a reason for his n-appearance. Chandra is a Rajya Sabha MP in current parliament.
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Subhash Chandra, Wadhawans skip summons
Naresh Goyal skips summons
After being issued a summons by Enforcement Directorate in connection with ongoing probe into Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, Naresh Goyal - Former chairman of Jet Airways, sought additional time from ncy to appear before it, as per sources. Goyal has allegedly stated to ED that his sister is suffering terminally from cancer. Sources report that Goyal has told ED that y come to hospital to record his statement.
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ED summons Goyal, Gehlaut, Subhash Chandra
Earlier on Monday, ED issued summons to Indiabulls chairman Sameer Gehlaut and CEO Gagan Banga allegedly in connection to probe into Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, as per sources. ED has also reportedly summoned chairman of Essel group Subhash Chandra (former chairman of Zee TV) and Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in connection to same case. This development comes after summons already being issued to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, but he too sought time on health grounds. When Republic TV contacted Banga, he said that he had t received any such summons from ED.
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ED probes Kapoor
Currently, Enforcement Directorate is investigating into Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor - who was under judicial custody. ED has accused Kapoor, his family members and ors of laundering "proceeds of crime" worth Rs 4,300 crore by receiving alleged kickbacks in lieu of extending big loans through ir bank that later turned NPA. ED is also probing into loans offered by Yes Bank to DHFL which has been booked for siphoning funds close to Rs 13000 crores allegedly through 80 shell companies. CBI too has booked a case against Kapoor for same offence.
20:40 IST, March 18th 2020