CBI calls Ravi Rishi for questioning

The CBI has called NRI businessman Ravi Rishi, owner of UK-based Vectra group, for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in supply of all-terrain Tatra trucks through state-owned BEML to the Army and it is likely to register a case soon.

CBI sources said Rishi, who is in the national capital, has been called for questioning in the connection with the alleged irregularities in the deal.

CBI Director A P Singh had examined a report forwarded by one of the joint directors of the agency who had opined that a case could be made out and a thorough investigation was required, the sources said.

The deal came under scanner after Army chief General V K Singh had alleged that he was offered a Rs 14 crore bribe to clear a file related to purchase of trucks.

The Defence Ministry has sent a reference to the CBI seeking a probe in the allegations. However, the agency is waiting for a complaint from Gen Singh before initiating a probe into his allegations.

The sources said based on the reference, two separate cases could be registered by the agency – one related to the deal and another to the alleged briber offer.