New Delhi, June 12 -- Advocate Suman Jyoti Khaitan, counsel for businessman Robert Vadra, on Tuesday addressed the media through a virtual press conference to clarify his client's absence from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) appearance in a money laundering case.

Khaitan, speaking via Zoom, said recent media reports wrongly implied that Vadra was evading ED summons.

"These reports are misleading. Vadra developed flu-like symptoms and was advised to undergo a COVID-19 test, which he has taken. He is following all necessary health precautions," Khaitan stated.

Reaffirming Vadra's cooperation with the investigation, Khaitan said, "He has willingly offered to join the probe through virtual mode and has previously submitted voluminous docu...