Former Air Force chief SP Tyagi, who was arrested by the CBI on Friday for alleged corruption in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, has been sent to four-day CBI custody by a Delhi court.
Tyagi’s cousin Sanjiv alias Julie Tyagi and lawyer Gautam Khaitan, who were also produced before the court, will now be produced along with Tyagi on December 14.
The CBI had sought 10-day custody of the three accused to “follow the money trail” and said there was “sufficient evidence” to prove monetary benefit to the Tyagis. The former IAF chief spoke out in his defence and denied any wrongdoing.
The deal to supply 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland came under the scanner after Italian authorities alleged that bribe was paid by the company to clinch the deal. Tyagi, who retired in 2007, has been accused of influencing the deal in favour of AgustaWestland during his tenure as the IAF chief. He has denied the allegations.
Here’s a recap of Saturday’s court proceedings:
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