CBI files case against Rolls Royce India for fraud in Hawk aircraft procurement

The CBI has filed a case against Rolls Royce India and others for alleged fraud in Hawk aircraft procurement.

The CBI said a case has been registered against British Aerospace company Rolls Royce India Pvt Ltd, Tim Jones, Director Rolls Royce India Pvt Ltd and private individuals Sudhir Chuadhrie and Bhanu Chaudharie and other unknown public servants and private persons for allegedly cheating the Government of India over the procurement of Hawk Aircraft from Rolls Royce plc, UK, and its associate group companies, including Rolls Royce Turbomeca Limited.

According to a statement by the CBI, unidentified public servants allegedly misused their positions and facilitated the procurement of 24 Hawk 115 Advance Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft from Rolls Royce plc and its associate companies.

Also, permitting licence manufacturing of 42 additional aircraft by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) against materials supplied by the said manufacturer for an additional amount of USD 308.247 million for the said 42 License Manufactured aircraft and USD 7.5 million towards Manufacturer's Licence Fee, in lieu of huge bribes, commissions and kickbacks paid by the said manufacturer and its officers to intermediaries, CBI  noted.