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CBI questions P Chidambaram in INX Media case: A timeline of events

Delhi HC has granted Chidambaram interim protection from arrest until July 3 in the case

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Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram greets the audience during his book launch 'Speaking Truth to Power' in Bengaluru | PTI Photo

BS Web Team New Delhi
Former finance minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in the clearance of foreign investment in INX Media. 

Chidambaram's son, Karti Chidambaram, was earlier arrested in the case for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 1 million.  

On May 15 last year, the CBI had registered an FIR for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 3.05 billion in 2007, when Chidambaram was the finance minister during the first

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