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ED launches new probe against Karti in money laundering case

The latest probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is based on a first information report (FIR), registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on January 1

New Delhi: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram is already being investigated in INX Media case and facilitation of project visas for Chinese nationals for a power project of the Vedanta group in Punjab in return for bribes. (PTI)

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Published on Mar 03, 2025 06:40 AM IST

ByNeeraj Chauhan, New Delhi

‘Unnamed’ person’s statement crucial in INX Media graft case against Chidambaram: CBI to SC

Belying the belief that former promoter of INX Media Indrani Mukherjea’s statement was the basis of Chidambaram’s prosecution in the case, the CBI said the person has stated that he was being “influenced” and “intimidated” by the senior Congress leader when not under arrest.

P Chidambram, former finance minister of India arrived at Enforcement Directorate office for further questioning in INX Media case at Khan Market, New Delhi.(Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2019 10:41 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

INX Media: CBI gets nod to prosecute former NITI CEO

The approval comes days after former PM Manmohan Singh questioned why the Congress leader had been arrested when he had approved a “unanimous” recommendation by a dozen officials, including six secretaries .

The government has granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation to prosecute former NITI Aayog chief executive officer Sindhushree Khullar and other officials in connection with alleged irregularities in Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media(PTI)

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Published on Sep 28, 2019 03:06 AM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Chidambaram moves Delhi HC seeking bail in INX Media case

Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union Finance Minister.

P Chidambaram moved the Delhi High Court seeking bail in the INX Media case.(PTI)

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Updated on Sep 11, 2019 05:31 PM IST

New Delhi | ByAsian News International

‘Prevention, prevention, prevention’: ED to Chidambaram’s ‘humiliation’ charge

The case is linked to alleged irregularities in Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to the INX Media group for foreign investment to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the finance minister.

P Chidambaram was laundering money even on the day a complaint was registered against him, ED said.(Photo ANI)

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Updated on Aug 28, 2019 06:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Didn’t say to hell with you, Chidambaram lawyer rebuts ED in Supreme Court

The CBI had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to the INX Media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram’s tenure as the finance minister.

The former minister was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation last week from his Jor Bagh house amid high drama after the high court rejected his request for anticipatory bail in two cases being probed by the CBI and the ED.(Amal KS/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2020 08:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAshok Bagriya

Follow the law, avoid vendetta | HT editorial

The government must crack down on corruption, but be mindful of due process

The Delhi High Court has rejected P Chidambaram’s anticipatory bail plea. The Supreme Court will hear it on Friday(PTI)

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Updated on Aug 21, 2019 07:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

INX media case: ED counts Chidambaram as a flight risk, issues lookout circular; Congress fumes

INX Media case: P Chidambaram has challenged the Delhi High Court order which has rejected his anticipatory bail plea on Tuesday.

Former Union minister P Chidambaram(PTI File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2020 03:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

INX Media case: ED directs Karti Chidambaram to vacate Delhi house

The eviction notice was served on Wednesday evening following an earlier order of the Adjudicating Authority, PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act), by which the attachment of the property was confirmed.

The ED directed former Union minister P Chidambaram’s son Karti to vacate his Jor Bagh house , which was earlier attached by the agency in the INX Media corruption case in which they are accused.(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 01, 2019 09:38 AM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Protection extended to Chidambaram, son

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Chidambarams, demanded that either the court hear their bail plea or adjourn the proceeding sine die.

The central probe agency further informed the court that they have taken up the matter with Singapore authorities and are still awaiting the details from them regarding the source of deposits and reasons for withdrawal from these bank accounts.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 30, 2019 11:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

P Chidambaram accuses CBI of harassment

Arguing for the two, senior advocate Kapil Sibal claimed CBI has failed to disclose any information to prove the allegations against them in the case.

Former Union minister P Chidambaram Monday accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) before a Delhi court of harassing him by repeatedly seeking dates to advance arguments on his anticipatory bail plea in the Aircel-Maxis case. (Photo by Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times)(Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 25, 2019 11:55 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Aircel-Maxis case: Protection from arrest to P Chidambaram, Karti extended till April 26

P Chidambaram appeared before Special Judge O P Saini, who extended the interim relief granted to them.

The case relates to alleged irregularities in grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval in the Aircel-Maxis deal.(Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Mar 25, 2019 03:27 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Karti Chidambaram being questioned by ED in INX media case

The ED has questioned Karti on several occasions in the case, which is being probed by the agency and the Central Bureau of Investigation

Karti Chidambaram appeared for questioning before the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday in INX media case.(Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 07, 2019 02:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Aircel-Maxis case: CBI allegations are ‘false, baseless’, Chidambaram tells court

Chidambaram, a former finance minister, claimed that the allegations made by the CBI were “unsubstantiated” and there was no need of his custodial interrogation, as sought by the agency.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram addressing the media in Mangaluru.(PTI File Photo)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2018 08:21 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Chidambaram named as accused by CBI in Aircel Maxis case

Former finance minister P Chidambaram has termed the allegations against him as “preposterous”.

The case refers to a 2006 investment in Indian telco Aircel Ltd by Malaysia’s Maxis Communications which, according to CBI, was a violation of then prevailing foreign investments laws.(PTI File Photo)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2018 10:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRajesh Ahuja

CBI moves Supreme Court challenging bail to Karti Chidambaram in INX Media case

The CBI has claimed in its appeal that it was “impermissible” for the high court to entertain the bail plea filed by Karti Chidambaram when an application seeking similar relief was pending before the trial court.

The CBI moved the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court order granting bail to Karti Chidambaram in the INX Media case.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2018 12:01 AM IST

PTI, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

No FIR, yet a probe against me: Chidambaram on ED questioning in Aircel-Maxis case

Chidambaram’s role has come under the scanner in the Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal, in which the Enforcement Directorate had already questioned his son, Karti.

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram arrives at the Enforcement Directorate office in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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Updated on Jun 05, 2018 08:15 PM IST

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Enforcement Directorate grills Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case for six hours

The questioning is part of ED investigation in a money laundering case registered in 2017 against P Chidambaram’s son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis case.

Former finance minister P Chidambaram arrives at the Enforcement Directorate office, in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 05, 2018.(PTI Photo)

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Updated on Jun 05, 2018 11:07 PM IST

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Delhi HC grants Chidambaram interim protection from arrest in INX media case

CBI had summoned P Chidambaram to appear before it on May 31 at 11am in connection to the ₹305 crore INX media case.

Chidambaram said in his plea he was summoned despite the fact that he was not mentioned as an accused or a suspect.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 31, 2018 11:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRicha Banka

DGCA gave the company clean chit in February 2017, says AirAsia

AirAsia India Ltd believes that to allege that control of the company is not in accordance with foreign exchange investment laws is incongruous, it said.

The CBI on Tuesday named AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes (in picture) and others in a criminal case of violating FDI norms in giving effective management to a foreign entity through FIPB clearance in 2013 and attempt to bribe for tweaking rules to get a licence for its joint venture to operate international flights.(Reuters file photo)

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Updated on May 30, 2018 08:19 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service, New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service

ED questions Karti Chidambaram for second time in Aircel-Maxis PMLA case

Karti Chidambaram was first grilled at the central probe agency’s office on April 10 for about ten hours in connection with the case.

Karti Chidambaram comes out after a hearing at Patiala House Court in New Delhi, on March 12, 2018.(Sushil Kumar/HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 17, 2018 08:34 PM IST

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Delhi court extends interim protection to Karti Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case

Karti was arrested on February 28 for his alleged role in facilitating a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd. and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

On March 24, Karti was granted anticipatory bail by a Special Delhi Court, which had asked him to appear before the investigating officer whenever he is summoned.(HT File Photo/Sushil Kumar)

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Published on Apr 16, 2018 01:21 PM IST

Asian News International, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

INX Media case: SC extends Karti Chidambaram’s interim relief from arrest

Karti Chidambaram is being investigated for allegedly taking money to facilitate Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance to INX Media in 2007 when his father P Chidambaram was finance minister.

Karti Chidambaram comes out after a hearing at Patiala House Court in New Delhi, on March 12.(Sushil Kumar/HT File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 02, 2018 08:05 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service, New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service

Delhi High Court grants bail to Karti Chidambaram in INX Media case

Karti Chidambaram was told to furnish surety of Rs 10 lakh, and he will need CBI’s permission if he wants to leave the country.

Karti Chidambaram comes out of the Patiala House Court after a hearing in New Delhi, on March 12.(Sushil Kumar/HT file photo)

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Updated on Mar 23, 2018 11:01 PM IST

New Delhi, Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Karti remanded in police custody, CBI may ‘proceed against’ P Chidambaram

The case against Karti Chidambaram is that, in exchange for a bribe, he got the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), which worked under the finance ministry, to regularize a violation of a foreign direct investment approval by INX Media.

Karti Chidambaram reacts before his supporters as he leaves Patiala House Courts after appearing in INX case in New Delhi on Tuesday.(PTI Photo)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2018 08:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAzaan Javaid, Rajesh Ahuja and Bhadra Sinha

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The latest probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is based on a first information report (FIR), registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on January 1

Belying the belief that former promoter of INX Media Indrani Mukherjea’s statement was the basis of Chidambaram’s prosecution in the case, the CBI said the person has stated that he was being “influenced” and “intimidated” by the senior Congress leader when not under arrest.

The approval comes days after former PM Manmohan Singh questioned why the Congress leader had been arrested when he had approved a “unanimous” recommendation by a dozen officials, including six secretaries .

Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union Finance Minister.

The case is linked to alleged irregularities in Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to the INX Media group for foreign investment to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the finance minister.

The CBI had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to the INX Media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram’s tenure as the finance minister.

The government must crack down on corruption, but be mindful of due process

INX Media case: P Chidambaram has challenged the Delhi High Court order which has rejected his anticipatory bail plea on Tuesday.

The eviction notice was served on Wednesday evening following an earlier order of the Adjudicating Authority, PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act), by which the attachment of the property was confirmed.

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Chidambarams, demanded that either the court hear their bail plea or adjourn the proceeding sine die.

Arguing for the two, senior advocate Kapil Sibal claimed CBI has failed to disclose any information to prove the allegations against them in the case.

P Chidambaram appeared before Special Judge O P Saini, who extended the interim relief granted to them.

The ED has questioned Karti on several occasions in the case, which is being probed by the agency and the Central Bureau of Investigation

Chidambaram, a former finance minister, claimed that the allegations made by the CBI were “unsubstantiated” and there was no need of his custodial interrogation, as sought by the agency.

Former finance minister P Chidambaram has termed the allegations against him as “preposterous”.

The CBI has claimed in its appeal that it was “impermissible” for the high court to entertain the bail plea filed by Karti Chidambaram when an application seeking similar relief was pending before the trial court.

Chidambaram’s role has come under the scanner in the Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal, in which the Enforcement Directorate had already questioned his son, Karti.

The questioning is part of ED investigation in a money laundering case registered in 2017 against P Chidambaram’s son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis case.

CBI had summoned P Chidambaram to appear before it on May 31 at 11am in connection to the ₹305 crore INX media case.

AirAsia India Ltd believes that to allege that control of the company is not in accordance with foreign exchange investment laws is incongruous, it said.

Karti Chidambaram was first grilled at the central probe agency’s office on April 10 for about ten hours in connection with the case.

Karti was arrested on February 28 for his alleged role in facilitating a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd. and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

Karti Chidambaram is being investigated for allegedly taking money to facilitate Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance to INX Media in 2007 when his father P Chidambaram was finance minister.

Karti Chidambaram was told to furnish surety of Rs 10 lakh, and he will need CBI’s permission if he wants to leave the country.

The case against Karti Chidambaram is that, in exchange for a bribe, he got the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), which worked under the finance ministry, to regularize a violation of a foreign direct investment approval by INX Media.

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