Tina Ambani, the wife of Anil Ambani, has again skipped a summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a high-profile money laundering investigation — marking the second time in just two weeks that she has failed to appear before the federal agency.
The ED has been probing alleged financial irregularities related to bank loan defaults worth tens of thousands of crores linked to Reliance Communications and connected entities. As part of this broader investigation, investigators are examining a suspicious money trail tied to the purchase of a luxury condominium in Manhattan, New York, and have sought Tina Ambani’s testimony on multiple occasions.
Ms Ambani was initially summoned by the ED on February 10, 2026, but did not comply with the directive. On February 17, the agency issued a fresh summons commanding her appearance at ED headquarters, which she again failed to honour. Officials indicated that a new summons would likely be issued.
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The Enforcement Directorate’s action forms part of a Special Investigation Team constituted at the direction of the Supreme Court to probe multiple cases of alleged bank fraud and linked money-laundering violations involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG). The ED has already registered multiple cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and attached assets worth thousands of crores in connection with these proceedings.
Anil Ambani himself has been summoned by the ED to appear for questioning under the same money-laundering probe, scheduled after Tina Ambani’s scheduled appearance, and has appeared before investigators in the past in related cases.
Legal experts say that repeated non-appearance before a federal probe agency can complicate proceedings and may prompt the ED to explore enforcement options, including potential coercive measures if deemed necessary. The Reliance Group has not issued an official statement regarding the recent summonses or Ms Ambani’s absence.
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