Robert Vadra granted anticipatory bail in a money laundering case

A special CBI court today granted anticipatory bail to Robert Vadra and his close aide Manoj Arora in a money laundering case. Last Thursday, the Enforcement Directorate had sought custodial interrogation of Vadra stating that there was a risk of the investigation getting tampered.

The court, however, said that Robert Vadra and Manoj Arora have to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs. 5 lakhs. They were on interim bail currently. The court also said that Mr Vadra will not leave the country without prior permission.

It also imposed certain conditions on him and said he shall not tamper with any evidence, influence any witness in the case.


Earlier, the court had reserved order on Vadra's bail plea for April 1 and extended his interim protection from arrest till the same in the two money laundering cases, one in a petro deal and the other in a defence deal.

Vadra is facing money laundering allegations for the purchase of a London based property worth 1.9 million pounds.