ED Summons Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh And Son Raninder Singh In FEMA Violation Case

The Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and his son Raninder Singh in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Officials confirmed that the father-son duo has been called for questioning as part of a long-running probe related to suspected foreign assets and financial transactions abroad.

According to investigators, the case centres on allegations that the two were beneficiaries of certain overseas assets, including a Swiss bank account. The inquiry reportedly stems from information shared by the French government several years ago, which prompted Indian authorities to examine financial records and possible links to foreign business entities held through a trust structure.

Captain Amarinder Singh was asked to appear before the central agency on February 12. However, sources indicated that his appearance may be delayed as he is currently recovering from knee surgery at a private hospital in Mohali. Meanwhile, Raninder Singh has been directed to appear before the agency on the following day. In a public statement, Raninder confirmed receiving the summons and said that both he and his father would cooperate fully with investigative authorities, expressing confidence in the legal process.

The development follows a significant legal milestone from September 2025, when the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed petitions filed by the duo seeking to prevent the agency from accessing documents connected to an Income Tax Department chargesheet. That chargesheet accused them of being beneficiaries of foreign assets maintained through international financial arrangements. Investigators believe these assets may have been controlled via offshore entities linked to a trust.

The origins of the case trace back to information obtained in 2011 through an inter-governmental exchange between India and France. Authorities received what were described as “credible inputs” and financial records that led to further scrutiny of the alleged assets. Subsequently, a prosecution complaint was filed by the Income Tax Department in 2016, alleging false statements and discrepancies in financial disclosures.

As part of its ongoing investigation, the Enforcement Directorate had earlier sought permission from a magistrate court to inspect documents submitted by the tax department or obtain certified copies to assist in its FEMA-related probe. Officials say the agency is examining whether foreign exchange regulations were violated and if any financial disclosures were incomplete or misleading.

Legal experts note that cases involving foreign assets and cross-border financial transactions often involve complex documentation and lengthy investigations. The latest summons marks another step in the ongoing probe, which has drawn political attention given Captain Amarinder Singh’s prominence in Punjab politics.

While the agency continues to gather evidence, no formal conclusions have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing. Observers say the case could have broader implications for compliance with foreign exchange laws and transparency in overseas financial dealings involving public figures.