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Sky News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sky News
Social media firms have gone backwards in tackling online hate, says Kick It Out chairman
As head of football's anti-racism body, there was dread for Sanjay Bhandari watching England's Women's Euros quarter-final with Sweden. But that's, grimly, how it always is. Concerned that black players will be singled out for blame. Not with a legitimate critique of their performances, but with toxicity and racism. And now Kick It Out is working with the Football Association to support Jess Carter after the England defender spoke out over the abuse she has been targeted with throughout the Women's European Championship. The players want social media firms to do more, but Mr Bhandari, the Kick It Out chairman, is concerned by their limited approach to the scourge of online hate. "The social media companies need to do far more," he told Sky News. "They've actually gone backwards over the last four or five years, not forwards. It's got worse on social media, not better. "And they need to provide us with the tools to help keep us safe and to remove some of this toxicity from the platforms. They're just not doing enough. "I would say that X is the worst. It has become no-holds-barred. "And with Instagram, it is much more in the direct messaging, and I think there needs to be much more done there to protect people from those messages." Meta, which owns Instagram, did not reply to a request for comment. There was no response from an email sent to X's press email address. 1:17 LinkedIn indicated that X's UK managing director Jonathan Lewis's account had seen a request for comment, but there was no response. On Friday, Mr Lewis and Premier League club Burnley were celebrating a new partnership in an announcement that made no mention of the abuse that many players across the world face on X. The hope is that the Online Safety Act will lead to social media firms implementing the safety tools required of them. Mr Bhandari said: "They have to be enforced by law enforcement against individual perpetrators, and also the regulatory parts need to be forced against the social media companies to force them to do the things that they need to do." Grimly familiar situation The FA reported the abuse suffered by Carter to police, and the hope is for speedy action because this is a grimly familiar situation. After the men's Euros final in 2021, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were racially abused after missing penalties in the shootout defeat to Italy. While players have been taking a knee against racism in men's and women's games, the Lionesses feel that is no longer enough at these Euros. They will stand instead before the semi-final with Italy because they say a new approach is needed to tackle racism. Carter didn't just face racism around the quarter-final that England won on penalties after fighting back from 2-0 down against Sweden here in Zurich. She has been subjected to abuse throughout the Euros. "I'm really feeling for Jess and what's sad is that this is shocking, but not surprising," Mr Bhandari said. "I watch every England game, at every tournament, with the fear that after the match, there's going to be abuse of a black player using the spurious basis of performance as an excuse to justify unjustifiable racism. All racism is unjustifiable. "The fact that someone's had a good or bad game in your opinion does not justify that kind of racist abuse."
News18
14-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Robert Vadra Appears Before ED In Sanjay Bhandari-Linked Money Laundering Case
Last Updated: Robert Vadra appeared before the Enforcement Directorate regarding a money laundering case linked to UK arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari. Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari and others. Accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, the 56-year-old businessman arrived at the ED's central Delhi office shortly after 11am. His statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), News agency PTI citing sources reported. This is not the first time that Vadra was summoned to central probe agency's office. Earlier in June, he was summoned twice but had sought deferment, citing overseas travel commitments. Vadra is under ED lens in three separate money laundering cases, two of which involve alleged irregularities in land deals in Haryana and Rajasthan. In April, he was questioned for three consecutive days in connection with a 2008 Haryana land deal. Another case pertains to alleged financial irregularities in a land deal in Rajasthan's Bikaner. The latest case relates to ED findings reported in a 2023 chargesheet, which alleges that Sanjay Bhandari acquired a property at 12, Bryanston Square in London in 2009 and had it renovated 'as per the directions of Vadra and the funds for renovation were provided by Robert Vadra." The chargesheet claims that Vadra financed the renovation. Vadra, however, has consistently denied any ownership—direct or indirect—of property in London, labeling the allegations as politically motivated. He has said that he was being 'hounded and harassed" to subserve political ends. The ED is likely to file a fresh chargesheet in the case following Vadra's latest statements. Sanjay Bhandari, 63, fled India in 2016 following raids on him in Delhi by the Income Tax department. He was recently declared a fugitive economic offender by a Delhi court. A UK court had earlier rejected India's plea to appeal to the British Supreme Court after Bhandari was discharged in an extradition case, significantly reducing the chances of his return to face legal proceedings in India. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 16:14 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Court grants Sanjay Bhandari time to challenge fugitive tag, ED plea adjourned
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday granted arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari time to explore legal remedies against the July 5 order that declared him a fugitive economic offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act. Special Judge Sanjay Jindal of the Rouse Avenue Court allowed Bhandari's counsel time until August 2 to file an appeal before the High Court. The court also deferred proceedings on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea seeking confiscation of Bhandari's properties, including assets in India, Dubai, and the UK. During the hearing, Bhandari's counsel requested an adjournment, stating that the FEO Act provides a statutory 30-day window to file an appeal. 'Let me exhaust my statutory remedy,' the counsel submitted, adding that the properties listed for confiscation had already been attached by the agency. Special Counsel Zoheb Hossain, appearing for the ED along with Special Public Prosecutor Naveen Kumar Matta and Mohd Faizan, opposed the adjournment, arguing that the pendency of an appeal could not stall confiscation proceedings. He also contended that Bhandari's counsel could not represent other noticees, who had been given a chance to respond independently. Hossain detailed the properties the ED seeks to confiscate, including real estate in Vasant Vihar, Panchsheel Shopping Complex, and Shahpur Jat, as well as alleged benami properties in Noida and Gurugram. The list also includes jewellery, cash, bank accounts in the names of Bhandari and his wife, and foreign assets. Bhandari was declared a fugitive economic offender on July 5 by Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal in connection with a money laundering case linked to undisclosed foreign holdings. The ED claimed he had evaded Indian authorities and held assets exceeding `100 crore. Bhandari's counsel, senior advocate Maninder Singh, argued that his client's presence in the UK was legal and protected by a London High Court ruling. The matter will be heard after the statutory appeal period ends.
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Court grants time to arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari to avail legal remedy against order declaring him fugitive
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Saturday granted time to Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari to exhaust statutory legal remedy against the order declaring him a fugitive economic offender. Bhandari was declared a fugitive economic offender on July 5. The second step is the confiscation of his properties. Special judge Sanjay Jindal granted time to Bhandari's counsel till August 2. Meanwhile, the court adjourned the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea seeking confiscation of Sanjay Bhandari's properties. Bhandari's counsel sought time to challenge the order declaring Bhandari a fugitive economic offender. Special Counsel Zoheb Hossain, along with Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Naveen Kumar Matta and Mohd Faizan, appeared for the ED. It was submitted that notices have already been served on the application. Three noticees have already filed their reply. Zoheb Hosain mentioned before the court that there is a list which includes properties to be included in India, Dubai, and the UK, benami property in Noida and Gurugram, a series of bank accounts in his and his wife's name, jewellery and cash, immovable property in India in Vasant Vihar, Panchsheel shopping complex, and property in Shahpur Jat. On the other hand, counsel for Bhandari sought time on the ground that there is a 30-day time limit to challenge the order before the high court. He prayed to adjourn the time he exhausted his legal remedy against the order. It was also submitted by the counsel that others have an opportunity to make their submissions on the application. 'I have a statutory remedy. Let me exhaust my statutory remedy. The properties mentioned are already attached by the ED,' the counsel said. Zoheb Hossain opposed the submissions by submitting that no adjournment can be sought on the ground of filing an appeal. He said that Bandari's Counsel cannot make submissions on behalf of other notices. On July 5, a Delhi special court declared UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, in connection with an income tax case involving undisclosed foreign assets. Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal passed the order following a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has alleged that Bhandari had deliberately evaded Indian legal proceedings and possessed foreign assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. The agency emphasised that the UK court's refusal to extradite Bhandari had no bearing on the current proceedings, which are independent and governed by Indian law. Bhandari, however, contested the ED's plea, arguing that his residence in the UK is lawful and backed by a ruling from the London High Court, which denied his extradition, citing concerns over his safety in Tihar jail. His counsel, senior advocate Maninder Singh, claimed the ED's application was vague, lacked jurisdiction, and failed to meet the legal threshold under the FEO Act. Singh had further argued that the monetary value of the alleged offence did not exceed Rs 100 crore, referencing a 2020 submission by the Income Tax Department. He also pointed out that the UK High Court had discharged Bhandari, and no fresh warrants were pending against him. The UK High Court had earlier blocked Bhandari's extradition on human rights grounds, citing risks of extortion and violence in Indian custody. The Indian government's subsequent attempt to challenge the decision in Britain's Supreme Court was also rejected. (ANI)
Economic Times
12-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Court grants time to arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari to avail legal remedy against order declaring him fugitive
ANI Court grants time to arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari to avail legal remedy against order declaring him fugitive Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Saturday granted time to Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari to exhaust statutory legal remedy against the order declaring him a fugitive economic was declared a fugitive economic offender on July 5. The second step is the confiscation of his properties. Special judge Sanjay Jindal granted time to Bhandari's counsel till August 2. Meanwhile, the court adjourned the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea seeking confiscation of Sanjay Bhandari's properties. Bhandari's counsel sought time to challenge the order declaring Bhandari a fugitive economic offender. Special Counsel Zoheb Hossain, along with Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Naveen Kumar Matta and Mohd Faizan, appeared for the was submitted that notices have already been served on the application. Three noticees have already filed their Hosain mentioned before the court that there is a list which includes properties to be included in India, Dubai, and the UK, benami property in Noida and Gurugram, a series of bank accounts in his and his wife's name, jewellery and cash, immovable property in India in Vasant Vihar, Panchsheel shopping complex, and property in Shahpur the other hand, counsel for Bhandari sought time on the ground that there is a 30-day time limit to challenge the order before the high court. He prayed to adjourn the time he exhausted his legal remedy against the was also submitted by the counsel that others have an opportunity to make their submissions on the application. "I have a statutory remedy. Let me exhaust my statutory remedy. The properties mentioned are already attached by the ED," the counsel Hossain opposed the submissions by submitting that no adjournment can be sought on the ground of filing an appeal. He said that Bandari's Counsel cannot make submissions on behalf of other notices. On July 5, a Delhi special court declared UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, in connection with an income tax case involving undisclosed foreign assets. Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal passed the order following a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has alleged that Bhandari had deliberately evaded Indian legal proceedings and possessed foreign assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. The agency emphasised that the UK court's refusal to extradite Bhandari had no bearing on the current proceedings, which are independent and governed by Indian however, contested the ED's plea, arguing that his residence in the UK is lawful and backed by a ruling from the London High Court, which denied his extradition, citing concerns over his safety in Tihar jail. His counsel, senior advocate Maninder Singh, claimed the ED's application was vague, lacked jurisdiction, and failed to meet the legal threshold under the FEO Act. Singh had further argued that the monetary value of the alleged offence did not exceed Rs 100 crore, referencing a 2020 submission by the Income Tax Department. He also pointed out that the UK High Court had discharged Bhandari, and no fresh warrants were pending against him. The UK High Court had earlier blocked Bhandari's extradition on human rights grounds, citing risks of extortion and violence in Indian custody. The Indian government's subsequent attempt to challenge the decision in Britain's Supreme Court was also rejected.
