CBI raid homes of ex-Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti

A total of at least 14 locations in Chidambaram`s home city of Chennai were searched by the CBI, Repulic TV reported.
CBI raid homes of ex-Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti
India's Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram speaks during a news conference in New Delhi. Photo: Reuters

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has raided the homes of former finance minister P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram.

CBI sources told Zee Business that the raids were against Karti Chidambaram at locations in Mumbai, New Delhi, Gurugram and Chennai, including his residences.

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The raids are in connections with Karti's alleged misconduct in FIPB approvals.

A CBI spokesman in New Delhi could not confirm the raids.

P Chidambaram saidm "Govt by using CBI and other agencies is targeting my son and his friends,Govt wants to silence my voice," adding, "Every case processed according to law and approval granted or refused accordance with FIPB recommendations consisting of 5 GOI Secretaries."
(With Reuters)