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Pilatus deal: CBI files case against Sanjay Bhandari, IAF and MoD officials

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

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Security personnel stand guard outside the CBI headquarters, in Bengaluru | Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India 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.

The CBI also carried out 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.

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First Published: Jun 22 2019 | 10:35 AM IST

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