CBI tightens screws against Rolls-Royce, FIR registered in corruption case

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CBI ने Rolls-Royce के खिलाफ कसा शिकंजा, करप्शन के मामले में दर्ज हुई FIR

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against the British company Rolls-Royce. Tim Jones, former India director of aerospace and defense company, arm dealers Sudhir Chowdhary, Bhanu Chowdhary and also against British Aerospace Systems (BAE Systems) FIR has been registered. All of them are accused of corruption in the purchase of 123 Hawk and 115 advanced jet trainer aircraft in 2004. According to reports, it is alleged that some Indian officials were also involved in corruption during the deal.

In completing the deal of 24 Hawk and 115 Advanced Jet Trainer (AT), some government officials have adopted the wrong method. Media reports claimed that the accused entered into a criminal conspiracy in connivance with the then officials. The plane’s deal was worth 734.21 million pounds (about Rs 7,488 crore in today’s time). These planes were to be delivered to India in fly-away condition.

Glitch in plane deal

Apart from this, giving permission to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to make a separate plane through technology transfer was also included for $ 308.24 million. HAL was to be given a separate license to manufacture 42 aircraft. At the same time, the manufacturer’s license fee was also increased from £ 4 million to £ 7.5 million by paying huge bribes, commissions and money to middlemen.

Aircraft deal again

This black act happened when the matter of not paying any middleman was included in the agreement. The report claimed that the investigation in 2008-2010 unearthed another forgery. All of them, in collusion, approved a deal worth Rs 9,502.68 crore to HAL to make 57 Hawk aircraft separately. In this, a separate agreement was also signed with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited.

Indian officials received bribe

In 2012, based on media reports, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) opened an investigation against Rolls-Royce. The SFO found that bribes of £1 million were paid to Indian middlemen to increase the license fee. Apart from this, Indian tax officials were also bribed to avoid tax investigation in India.

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