The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has registered a case against Rolls-Royce over alleged corruption in the procurement of trainer aircraft dating back almost 20 years.
The CBI has accused Rolls-Royce of engaging in corrupt practices in securing contracts related to the supply of engines for trainer aircraft used by the Indian Air Force. The case was filed based on a complaint received from the Defense Ministry. The investigation is ongoing, and the CBI will be looking into the role of executives involved in the alleged corruption.
A case against the British multinational aerospace and defence company, its former India Director Tim Jones, arms dealers Sudhir Choudhuire and Bhanu Choudhire, and British Aerospace Systems (BAE Systems), relates to alleged corruption in the procurement of 123 Hawk 115 Advance Jet Trainer Aircraft in 2004.
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