Saturday, January 14, 2017

CBI books officials of Air India, IBM in software scam worth Rs 225 crore

The CBI has registered a case against unknown officials of Air India, German firm SAP AG and American computer major IBM for criminal conspiracy, cheating corruption in connection with alleged irregularities in procurement of software worth Rs 225 crore by the national carrier in 2011.

“The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against unknown officials of Air India, German Software company & another company of USA and other unknown persons U/s 120B r/w 420 of IPC & Sec. 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of PC Act 1988 on a reference from Central Vigilance Commission. The allegations are regarding improper procurement of software for Rs.225 Crores (approx.) by Air India in 2011,” the CBI said in a statement.

This matter had earlier been enquired into by CVO, Air India who in his report to CVC had found a number of irregularities in this procurement, the CBI added.

The CBI has registered the case on the recommendation of the Central Vigilance Commission which found prima facie procedural irregularities in the procurement of the software from the accused firms, agency sources said.
13/01/17 The New Indian Express
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