CBI registers corruption case against IAF officials, Sanjay Bhandari over 2009 Pilatus aircraft deal

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Sanjay Bhandari has been allegedly involved in multiple defence deals during the UPA regime.

New Delhi, June 22: The Central Bureau of Investigation (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 on Saturday.

The CBI also carried out out searches at the residence and office of Sanjay 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. PTI