CBI looking into charges against Mascarenhas

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, JUNE 8. The CBI is looking into the allegations of corruption and irregularities against the suspended Air-India Managing Director, Mr. Michael P. Mascarenhas, and others. Following a direction from the Government for a comprehensive probe into the allegations pertaining to AI, the agency has already registered a Preliminary Enquiry (PE).

Well-placed sources in the CBI said the PE was registered on Thursday night by the Anti-Corruption Unit at the CBI headquarters after the agency examined a request from the Civil Aviation Ministry to probe the allegations last month.

Mr. Mascarenhas along with another senior official was suspended on May 23 on charges of corruption and irregularities. The Government had asked the CBI to thoroughly inquire into the allegations against the AI Managing Director pertaining to undue favours shown to the airline's general sales agent in London.

The Ministry's Chief Vigilance Officer and the Joint Secretary, in his report, had alleged overpayment of Rs. 57 crores to the London GSA.

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