Enforcement Directorate – Anil Ambani Asked to Appear on February 26

Enforcement Directorate –  The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani to appear for questioning on February 26 after he did not attend a scheduled deposition earlier this week, officials confirmed on Thursday. The move is part of an ongoing investigation being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Fresh Summons After Missed Appearance

According to officials familiar with the matter, the central agency issued a new notice following Ambani’s absence from his earlier scheduled appearance. The summons requires him to record his statement as investigators continue examining financial transactions linked to certain corporate dealings.

Ambani had previously appeared before the agency in August 2025 in connection with related inquiries. The latest development indicates that the probe remains active and that investigators are seeking further clarification on specific financial matters.

Tina Ambani Seeks Adjournment

Former actor Tina Ambani, who is also being examined in the case, has sought postponement twice. She was earlier asked to appear before the agency on February 10 and February 17 but did not record her statement on either date. Officials have not yet confirmed whether a revised date has been issued to her.

Sources indicate that her questioning is connected to a financial trail associated with the purchase of a high-end residential property in Manhattan, New York. Investigators are examining transactions linked to the acquisition and subsequent sale of the property.

Arrest in RCOM-Linked Case

The developments come shortly after the agency arrested Punit Garg, former president of Reliance Communications, as part of the same investigation. Authorities have alleged that a luxury condominium in New York was sold in 2023 during the corporate insolvency resolution process of Reliance Communications without proper authorization.

The Enforcement Directorate has claimed that the property was transferred during the insolvency proceedings in a manner that bypassed required approvals. Reliance Communications later informed stock exchanges in 2025 about what it described as a fraudulent sale of the overseas asset.

Allegations of Questionable Fund Transfers

Investigators have stated that proceeds from the property sale, amounting to USD 8.3 million — approximately Rs 69.55 crore at the time — were transferred from the United States under what they described as a sham investment arrangement. According to earlier statements by the agency, the funds were routed through a Dubai-based entity allegedly controlled by an individual with links to Pakistan.

Officials have maintained that the transaction was executed without the knowledge or approval of the Resolution Professional overseeing the insolvency process. These claims form a central part of the agency’s current line of inquiry.

Supreme Court-Directed Investigation

The Enforcement Directorate has recently formed a Special Investigation Team to examine multiple cases involving alleged bank fraud and financial irregularities connected to the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. The formation of the team followed directions from the Supreme Court, officials said.

As part of the broader probe, the agency has attached assets valued at approximately Rs 12,000 crore. It has also registered three Enforcement Case Information Reports against companies within the Reliance Group framework. These cases relate to suspected violations of financial regulations and alleged diversion of funds.

Ongoing Proceedings

The investigation remains underway, and officials have indicated that further summons may be issued if required. Both Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani are expected to respond to the agency’s notices in accordance with legal procedures.

Neither the Ambani family nor representatives of the Reliance Group have publicly commented on the latest summons at the time of publication. The matter continues to be monitored closely given its potential implications for corporate governance and financial compliance in high-profile insolvency cases.