CBI pressured to file fresh charge-sheet: P. Chidambaram

After CBI filed a fresh charge-sheet, naming P. Chidambaram as a co-accused in the Aircel-Maxis case, the former finance minister took to twitter, saying that the investigating agency was pressured to file the charge-sheet against him.

"Charge-sheet filed to support a preposterous allegation against me," stated P. Chidambaram.

He also said that the charge-sheet is an attempt to malign his public image. Referring to the two officers whose names have also featured in charge-sheet, he said the officers were known for their 'sterling reputation'.


Chidambaram said the case is now before a court and it will be "vigorously" contested. "I shall make no more public comment," he said.

The senior Congress leader's role had come under the scanner of investigating agencies in the Aircel-Maxis deal of Rs 3,500 crore and INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore.


Congress leader Anand Sharma defended his former colleague by terming CBI's move as a "Witch-hunt."

Sixteen other people, including government officials — both serving and retired, were also named in the chargesheet.

The Aircel-Maxis deal case, which emerged out of 2G spectrum cases, pertains to a grant by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd for investment in Aircel.

(With PTI Inputs)