Tina Ambani, the wife of Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani, failed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning on Monday. The central agency stated on Tuesday that she had been summoned in connection with money laundering allegations. Following her non-appearance, a fresh summons will be issued, likely requiring her presence at the agency’s office by next week.

The Manhattan Connection: According to news agency PTI, the 68-year-old was called to explain the financial transactions related to the purchase of a high-end luxury condominium in Manhattan, New York. The ED has already questioned Punit Garg, the former chairman of Reliance Communications (RCom), regarding the same case.

Supreme Court Directives & SIT Formation: The investigation into the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) has gained momentum following the Supreme Court’s intervention. Last week, the apex court ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a “fair, independent, and swift” probe into alleged banking and corporate fraud amounting to ₹40,000 crore. The SIT is led by an officer of Additional Director rank from the Federal Investigative Agency’s Headquarters Investigation Unit (HIU), along with six other investigators. Both the ED and the CBI are now closely monitoring the financial dealings of the group to uncover further irregularities.