ED issues fresh summons to Anil Ambani, wife in money laundering case
New Delhi (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina Ambani to appear for questioning in a money laundering case next week, officials said on Tuesday.
Tina Ambani, 68, a former actor, was asked to depose by the federal agency here on Monday but she skipped appearance.
Officials said she has now been asked to depose on February 17 followed by Anil Ambani, 66, on February 18. Their statements will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) once they depose, the officials said.
A response from the Reliance Group on these summons is awaited.
Anil Ambani was questioned by the ED once last year as part of these investigations linked to multiple Reliance Group companies and their bank loans. It is understood that Tina Ambani has been called for questioning with regard to a money trail linked to the purchase of a luxury condominium in New York's Manhattan.
The ED had recently arrested former RCOM (Reliance Communication) president Punit Garg in this case.
The New York property was "fraudulently" sold in 2023 during the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of RCOM by Garg, the ED had claimed in a statement earlier.
It is understood that RCOM informed the stock exchange about this "fraudulent" sale in 2025.
"The sale proceeds of USD 8.3 million (about Rs 69.55 crore in 2023) were remitted from the USA under the guise of a sham investment arrangement with a Dubai-based entity controlled by a Pakistan-linked individual, without the knowledge or consent of the Resolution Professional (RP)," the agency has claimed.
The ED recently also constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe multiple cases of alleged bank fraud and linked financial irregularities against the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) on the directions of the Supreme Court.
It has attached assets worth Rs 12,000 crore as part of this probe and has filed three complaints called ECIRs (Enforcement Case Information Reports) against Reliance Group companies.
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Dubai: Thumbay Group launches Thumbay Medicity Dubai in Al Qusais
Dubai: Thumbay Group on Monday announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a large academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais that integrates education, healthcare and research under one campus.
The medical city has the capacity to train nearly 3,000 students, generate 1,000 employment opportunities, and support a daily floating population of around 6,000 people, the group said.
Designed as a “city within a city”, Thumbay Medicity Dubai brings together a branch campus of Gulf Medical University, Thumbay University Hospital Dubai, research centres, simulation and skills labs, laboratories, pharmacies, alternative medicine facilities, home care services and support infrastructure.
According to the group, the project marks a major milestone in building integrated academic healthcare ecosystems, where students learn in real clinical environments and patients access to care that is directly supported by education and research.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, said the project reflects the group’s long-term vision.
“Thumbay Medicity Dubai is more than an expansion. It is the next chapter of a dream that began with one clear belief, education, healthcare, and research must grow together. We are very much Aligned with the Vision of Dubai, and the city now gains an integrated academic medical city built to shape future professionals, elevate patient care, and fuel new discoveries. Our vision has always been global, but deeply human,” he said.
The education zone will house Gulf Medical University’s Dubai campus, including the Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare, advanced simulation laboratories, surgical skills centres, international foundation programmes and AI-driven learning environment, and specialized colleges.
Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University said, “This campus gives students access to a second fully equipped academic location in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. It reflects our commitment to contemporary education, global exposure, and building the next generation of healthcare leaders.”
The healthcare zone will be anchored by Thumbay University Hospital Dubai, which will begin Phase One operations with services such as renal dialysis, cardiology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation. The hospital will later expand into a full multi-specialty academic hospital.
Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President, Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group said, “Dubai becomes a major hub for our healthcare system. With hospitals, labs, pharmacies and medical tourism programs integrated into one destination, our focus remains clear, accessible, compassionate care backed by academic excellence.”
Strategically located on the Dubai-Sharjah border in Al Qusais, Thumbay Medicity Dubai offers access to major residential areas and transport connectivity. With this launch, Thumbay Group said it aims to strengthen its presence as one of the region’s comprehensive academic healthcare networks, building not just institutions, but environments where learning heals, research advance care, and communities grow.
