New Delhi: The troubles of debt-hit industrialist Anil Ambani appear to be mounting further as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to him and his wife, former actress Tina Ambani, in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.
According to officials, the ED has asked both Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani to appear before the agency next week for questioning under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Dates of Appearance Finalised
Officials said Tina Ambani was earlier asked to appear before the agency on Monday, but she did not turn up. The ED has now directed her to appear on February 17, while Anil Ambani has been summoned to appear on February 18.
Their statements will be recorded as part of the investigation.
Case Linked to Luxury Property in New York
Sources revealed that the case is believed to be connected with financial transactions related to the purchase and sale of a luxury property in Manhattan, New York.
The ED recently arrested Puneet Garg, former chairman of Reliance Communications (RCom), in the same case. The agency has alleged that during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of RCom, the New York-based property was allegedly sold fraudulently by Garg in 2023.
Money Allegedly Transferred to Dubai Entity
The ED has claimed that the proceeds from the property sale, amounting to 8.3 million US dollars (approximately ₹69.55 crore in 2023), were transferred from the United States to an entity based in Dubai.
The money was reportedly routed under the guise of a “fake investment” without the knowledge or approval of the Resolution Professional (RP). The ED further alleged that the Dubai-based entity was owned by a person linked to Pakistan.
RCom Informed Stock Markets in 2025
Officials said that Reliance Communications is believed to have disclosed information about the alleged fraudulent sale to the stock market in 2025.
SIT Formed to Probe ADAG Financial Irregularities
In a major development, the ED has also constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe multiple cases of alleged bank fraud and financial irregularities involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), following directions from the Supreme Court.
So far, the agency has reportedly attached assets worth nearly ₹12,000 crore and has registered three cases against Reliance Group companies.
No Immediate Response from Reliance Group
The Reliance Group has not issued any immediate official response regarding the fresh summons.
The case is being closely watched, as it involves international transactions, alleged fraud during insolvency proceedings, and suspected money laundering through foreign entities.
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