CBI files chargesheet against P Chidamabaram, son Karti in INX Media case

New Delhi: The CBI filed Friday a chargesheet before a Delhi court against former Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media case.

The chargesheet names 14 accused, including the Congress leader’s son Karti Chidambaram, Peter Mukherjea and Indrani Mukerjea.

The court had Thursday allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to quiz Chidambaram till October 24 and extended his judicial custody in the INX Media corruption case lodged by the CBI till the same date.

The INX Media case is related to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to media group INX Media receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 307 crore during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

Details to follow

PTI

 

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