Mahua Moitra summoned by ED in connection with FEMA violation case

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra for questioning on February 19 in FEMA violation case.

Her statement will be recorded under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) once she deposes, official sources said.

Moitra is under investigation by the CBI too, with the agency conducting a preliminary inquiry into the accusations against Moitra based on a referral from the Lokpal.


BJP MP Nishikant Dubey had accused Moitra of asking questions in the Lok Sabha to target the Adani Group and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for gifts.

He had also accused Moitra of compromising national security for monetary gains.

In December, Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha over the issue.

Moitra has denied any wrongdoing and claimed she was being targeted as she had raised questions on the deals of the Adani Group.

"Neither has Lok Pal uploaded any referral order on website as per Lokpal Act & nor has CBI put out anything official. 'Sources' telling journos as per usual media circus. Hope Rs 13,000 crore Adani coal scam merits CBI PE before my witchhunt," Moitra had said on X in November.

(With PTI inputs)