Enforcement Directorate Investigates Rajasthan CM's Son in Forex Case

Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of Rajasthan's Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, voluntarily appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected foreign exchange rule breaches. He arrived at the ED's headquarters in Delhi around 11:30 a.m.

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Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of Rajasthan's Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, voluntarily appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected foreign exchange rule breaches. He arrived at the ED's headquarters in Delhi around 11:30 a.m.

The ED had issued summonses to Vaibhav Gehlot, providing him with the option to give his statement either at the ED's Jaipur or Delhi offices. These summonses are linked to recent ED raids on entities like Triton Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Vardha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., and individuals including Shiv Shankar Sharma and Rattan Kant Sharma.

During the searches conducted last month, the ED seized ₹1.2 crore in cash. Investigations suggest that the Triton group received investments from a Mauritius entity during the 2007-2008 period.

The ED is anticipated to question Vaibhav Gehlot regarding his alleged connections with Rattan Kant Sharma.

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In response to the accusations against his son, Ashok Gehlot has defended Vaibhav, emphasizing that his involvement does not pertain to foreign exchange transactions. He clarified, saying, "Vaibhav Gehlot solely operates a taxi company. Rattan (Kant Sharma) was a partner, but they work independently now."

The Chief Minister expressed his concerns about the credibility of central agencies, attributing it to what he perceives as the BJP-led central government's misuse of power. He said, "Central agencies now lack credibility. This is a worrisome situation. It's not just about my son or the state Congress president. They have created chaos in the country."

Gehlot also criticized the central agencies for issuing sudden and short-notice summonses, which he deemed unacceptable. This case has attracted significant attention, highlighting the intersection of politics and legal investigations in India's ever-evolving landscape.