New Delhi: Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has skipped his scheduled deposition before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the second time in a money laundering case linked to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari.

Vadra was asked to appear on June 17, but he cited prior travel plans to the UAE and UK as the reason for his absence.

The ED is investigating Vadra in multiple money laundering cases, including allegations of funding renovations to Bhandari's London property. The central agency alleges that Vadra provided funds for the renovation of Bhandari's 12 Bryanston Square house in London.

However, Vadra has denied any involvement, terming the charges a "political witch hunt." Vadra had previously appeared before the ED for three consecutive days in April in a separate money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in a 2008 land deal in Haryana.

The ED is expected to file a chargesheet in the case after recording Vadra's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The ED is also investigating Vadra in a separate money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in a land deal in Rajasthan's Bikaner.

As reported by the PTI, Vadra's lawyer has stated that he has no intention of avoiding the summons and is willing to cooperate with the investigation.