INDIA
The Ex- IAF chief SP Tyagi played a key role in swinging the VVIP helicopter deal in favour of Italian defence manufacturering giant Finmeccanica subsidiary AgustaWestland, CBI claims.
The Ex- IAF chief SP Tyagi played a key role in swinging the VVIP helicopter deal in favour of Italian defence manufacturering giant Finmeccanica subsidiary AgustaWestland, CBI claims. The CBI on Wednesday filed a Regular Case in VVIP chopper deal probe after over two weeks of its Preliminary Enquiry against 13 people including former Air chief Marshal SP Tyagi and six companies.
Subsequently, investigators carried out searches at 14 locations in Delhi, NCR and Chandigarh including residence of former IAF chief in connection with the probe.
“It is alleged that SP Tyagi during his tenure as IAF chief has changed the Operational Requirements, which was earlier vehemently opposed by air force. Sudden softening of stand by IAF by reducing height cieling from 6000 mtr to 4500 mtr, had allowed AgustaWestland to enter in fray,” a CBI official told DNA.
Though the former IAF chief SP Tyagi is the only public servant in the CBI case, but the probing agency has so far not been able to indciate any linkages of bribe money paid to him by middlemen to clear the deal for Ango-Italian firm.
“The CBI has registered a regular case in the VVIP chopper deal under Sections 120 and 420 of the IPC and under certain sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act against former IAF chief and 12 others and six private firms,” Dharini Mishra, CBI spokesperson said.
“It is alleged that in the procurement process of the Helicopters, some persons acted as middlemen and have allegedly influenced the deal in favour of U.K based company. It is also alleged that Italy based company paid commission in terms of several millions of Euros to the middle men. The middlemen from their share of commission allegedly paid huge sums of money to some Indian Nationals in the garb of engineering contracts with two India based companies,” Mishra added.
Sanjeev, Rajeev and Sandeep Tyagi, former Aeromatrix director Gautam Khaitan, Aeromatrix CEO Pravin Bakshi,IDS managing director Pratap Aggarwal and Satish Bagrodia and and five foreigners including Giuseppe Orsi, CEO, M/s Finmeccanica, Italy, Bruno Spagnolini, CEO, M/s AgustaWestland, UK,Guido Ralph Haschke (middle man),. Carlo Valentino Ferdinando Gerosa (middle man) and Christian Michel (middle man) are named as an accused in CBI's case.
Satish Bagrodia, brother of Rajya Sabha MP and former union cabinet minister Santosh Bagrodia was a union minister when the deal was in its final stages of negotiation.
According to agency's FIR,Guido Ralph Haschke, who was one of the middle men in the chopper deal, had allegedly made two remittances through a Tunisia based company, to Tyagi’s cousins of Euro 126,000 and Euro 200,000 for a “consultancy contract.”And these payments were made between June 2004- March 2005.
Besides, CBI has also claimed that middlmen had sent Euro 5.6 million to Chandigarh based IDS infotech and Aeromatrix in the garb of a engineering contracts.
Besides, CBI is probing a commission of Euro 30 million paid by Agusta Westland to Christian Michel. CBI suspects that this money was used to pay bribes to Indian nationals to ease the deal.
They also say that during interrogation, SP Tyagi named late Brajesh Mishra and the Special Protection Group (SPG) for recommending change in tender conditions.
Sources said that the CBI is basing its investigations on the Italian probe report into the Finmeccanica deal. During Italian probe, middleman Haschke has confessed to the police to have met SP Tyagi six-seven times.
Ratan Tata's neighbours share stories of everyday encounters with him, say he was...
THIS Gautam Adani company's shares are in spotlight as it raises Rs 42000000000 in...
Delhi-NCR's air quality turns 'poor', AQI reaches...
India-Canada row: ‘No action on request to arrest Lawrence Bishnoi gang members’, says MEA
Cyclone Alert: Odisha coast likely to face cyclone next week, IMD issues alert
Noida school horror: Victim's mother reveals 'my daughter was told...'
‘India and Pakistan should bury the past’: Nawaz Sharif after S Jaishankar's visit
'Dil to bachcha hai ji': Rahul Gandhi's heartfelt interaction with kids, WATCH viral video
JEE Main 2025: NTA releases important notice on JEE Main exam pattern
Blow to Mukesh Ambani as Reliance Jio loses 10.9 million subscribers due to...
Joe Biden reacts to Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar's killing, says 'that obstacle no longer exists but...'
Viral video: Desi girl's sizzling dance to 'Aaj Ki Raat' impresses internet, watch
Watch: Heartwarming video of girl treating slippers like a baby goes viral
Earn Rs 250000000 through THIS NASA challenge: Here’s how you can participate
DNA TV Show: Bahraich murder accused shot in police encounter near Nepal border; 5 held
Good news for Narayana Murthy, Infosys net profit rises to Rs 6,506 crore
Tamannaah Bhatia questioned by ED in Guwahati in money laundering case, details inside
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israel PM Netanyahu confirms
UGC NET June 2024 Result DECLARED: NTA announces UGC NET 2024 June exam result online, check here
Did IDF eliminate Yahya Sinwar, or has Martyr been born in Gaza?
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar among 3 killed by Israel? Israel Defense Forces updates
Kangana Ranaut's Emergency finally cleared by CBFC, new release date...
Here's the film after which Shah Rukh Khan started drinking, his co-stars were Aishwarya Rai and...
Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta live on 27th floor of Rs 15000 crore Antilia, here's why
Young entrepreneur’s Rahul Sachdeva journey to make foreign education accessible
Is Rajinikanth's Poes Garden home flooded amid Chennai rains? Here's the truth behind viral video
'My family is broken but..': Zeeshan Siddiqui's first reaction to father Baba Siddiqui's death
DNA Auto Award 2024 Has Spoken: Jawa 42 FJ, bringing Neo-classic revolution in Motor Industry
Apple iPad 10th gen vs iPad 9th gen: Should you buy or wait for iPad 11?
Nita Ambani's hairstylist explains why haircuts can't fix damage and offers solutions
Bigg Boss Kannada's Kiccha Sudeepa retires from hosting duties, says 'let's make this season...'
Air India flight from Mumbai transmits emergency signal over London, claims Flight tracker
Elon Musk applauds India's decision: Spectrum allocation favors open access and innovation
BIG UPDATE on IPL auction, Saudi Arabia to host event, will take place on...
Two Bahraich violence accused shot by police in encounter while fleeing to Nepal; 5 held
'I won’t be returning': South African legend bids farewell to Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2025
Indian stargazers spot rare, ancient comet after 80,000 years, see breathtaking pics
Karwa Chauth 2024: Know the date, timings, history and significance
'46 all-out new 36 all-out?': Cricket Australia trolls India after batting collapse vs New Zealand
Mukesh Ambani's Jio superhit 5G plan, offers 90 days validity with unlimited data
IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli equals THIS unwanted record with 9-ball duck against New Zealand in 1st Test
Proba-3: ISRO to launch ESA Solar Eclipse Mission with precision satellites
'Law not blind': Supreme court makes 2 BIG CHANGES, unveils new justice lady and replaced…
J-K: Several CRPF Jawans injured in road accident in Budgam, probe underway
Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna named CJI Chandrachud's successor, could become next Chief Justice?
Mukesh Ambani's BIG move: Reliance investors to get this DIWALI bonanza, know details here
'Ravan ko kisne maara?' This kid's hilarious answer will leave your in splits, WATCH viral video
Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Haryana CM in presence of PM Modi, BJP brass
IND vs NZ: India all out for 46 runs, lowest test score at home
Hunter's Moon 2024: NASA drops first glimpse of brightest Supermoon, shares its significance
Meet man, IIT graduate who worked for Indian Railways, then went on to join Elon Musk's...