New Delhi: Karti Chidambaram, son of former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, accused in the INX Media corruption case, appeared before the ED on Wednesday. When he came out after the inquiry by the Enforcement Directorate ended, he answered the question of the media deposited there in a very mild manner. Karti jokingly said- 'I came to say hello to the ED officers and congratulate them on Dussehra'. For information, let us know that former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in the case of INX Media corruption.
In the previous hearing, the Supreme Court refused to grant bail. In such a situation, he will remain in jail till October 17. The CBI is also investigating cases related to INX Media corruption. It is alleged that Rs 350 crore was bribed unfairly to INX Media. When this approval was given, P. Chidambaram was the country's Finance Minister. Chidambaram is under investigation in some six cases. The biggest case is related to INX Media scam.
INX Media: Chidambaram did not get bail, but court granted this relief
Along with this, P. Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram are also charged in the Aircel Maxis deal. According to the FIR lodged by the CBI, INX Media had bribed a company to obtain foreign investment approval. The company is associated with P. Chidambaram's son Karti. At the same time, the accused said that this payment was made in lieu of giving advice and advice. In this entire episode, the Congress accused the government of acting in a wrong political spirit.
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