CBI Registers Corruption Case In Pilatus Aircraft Deal, Searches Sanjay Bhandari's Office, Residence

The CBI also carried out searches at the residence and office of Bhandari in connection with the deal, officials said.

The post of the CBI chief has been lying vacant since January 10 after the unceremonious exit of Alok Verma, who was engaged in a bitter fight with Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana over corruption charges./ Image: PTI

New Delhi: The CBI has registered a case against unknown officials of Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari for alleged corruption in procurement of 75 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft in 2009, officials said Saturday.

Delhi: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted a raid at the official premises of fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari in an ongoing case. Incriminating documents have been recovered, further investigation to continue. pic.twitter.com/jQPs2qjdtO

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The CBI also carried out searches at the residence and office of Bhandari in connection with the deal, officials said. Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has also been named as an accused by the CBI in the case pertaining to the charges of irregularities and bribe of Rs 339 crore in the procurement, the agency said. WATCH: Three-member BJP delegation to visit Bhatpara Saturday