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Scam

Chopper Scam / AgustaWestland Scam (2012)

The Indian Air Force decided to procure 12 VVIP helicopters for the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister in 2008-2010.
The contract, worth around ₹3,600 crore, was awarded to the Italian firm AgustaWestland (a part of Finmeccanica).
Allegations emerged that bribes were paid to Indian officials and middlemen to secure the contract.

28 Feb, 2008

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