Alstom, the multinational corporation named by SFO, provided train control and signaling systems for Delhi Metro. "Yes we have received a letter from SFO, UK. We are looking into the allegations," CBI director Ranjit Sinha told TOI.
Officials did not disclose whether the two individuals who were allegedly bribed, are DMRC officials. CBI has been asked to investigate whether the two received bribe money.
As of now, the agency isn't probing other aspects of the case. It will send its report to SFO.
A senior CBI official said, "The eligibility and tendering criteria of the contract is not part of our probe. If private persons were paid bribes by a company to get a contract in Delhi Metro, then there is a possibility that somebody from the government or the Metro might be involved." "If Indian government asks us to probe the contract, we will do so," the officer added.
The alleged bribery appears similar to the VVIP chopper scam involving AgustaWestland where private persons were allegedly given bribes on behalf of some government functionaries to get a contract with the defence ministry. CBI is probing this Rs 3,600 crore scam.
Sources say that the Serious Fraud Office, while investigating corruption charges against Alstom in Britain, stumbled upon details indicating that the company allegedly paid bribes worth 3 million pounds to ensure that the Metro contract was swung in its favour. In its letter, SFO has identified the two Indians nationals who were the alleged beneficiaries, an official said.
"According to SFO, Alstom employed a Hong Kong-based private company to act as consultants for the Delhi Metro. The signature on the agreement with the company was forged and no services were actually provided. Through this company, Alstom allegedly paid 3 million pounds so that Indian officials could be bribed and the deal swung in its favour," the official said.
Reacting to the CBI enquiry, DMRC spokesperson Anuj Dayal said, "We don't have enough information about the letter. We cannot comment unless we have full details". Calls made to the Alstom corporate office were not answered
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