"The contract is with a particular company based in the UK. We have also requested MEA to take up the case with UK. We are making all efforts to find the truth in media reports," he said when asked about the progress in the case.
The Minister was interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an IDSA awards ceremony.
Antony said Government was making "serious and sincere" efforts to find out the truth in the allegations levelled in the media reports.
"We have already written to the Italian government through the MEA about the media reports to get the details whether any middlemen are involved or any Indian entities are involved as this is not permitted in our laws," he said.
The Minister said the Italian Ambassador to India has also been conveyed the "seriousness" India takes the issue and provide details at the earliest.
"If there is any iota of truth in media reports, if there is any foul play or mischief we will take strong action," Antony said.
The allegations surfaced recently when media reports suggested that two people have been arrested in Switzerland for allegedly paying kickbacks to secure the 560 million Euro Indian chopper deal for 12 AW-101 helicopters.
Asked if a CBI probe would be ordered into these allegations, he said, "First let us get facts and details from the UK and Italy and then we can see what can be done." (MORE)
