CBI Writes Enforcement Directorate to Freeze Properties Associated With 2G Scam
"We have started the process to seize the Rs 200 crore bribe that allegedly routed from D B Realty via Kusegaon Realty and Cineyug Films Pvt Ltd to Kalaignar TV in the 2G sacm. Since we don't have powers to freeze the properties, we are writing to ED”, said a senior Central Bureau of Investigation official. "ED has registered the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), so they can freeze the properties”.
The officer made the statement in response to the initiated process of laying its hands on the Rs 200 crore that was allegedly used as a bribe in the 2G scam. Additionally, on Monday, the Supreme Court has directed the agency to demonstrate the whereabouts of the sum mentioned in the charge sheet.
The CBI compiled charge sheet alleged that there are several incidents to indicate that amount paid by Dynamix Realty to Kalaignar TV Pvt. Ltd. was not a genuine business transaction. Further, suggests that the amount must be treated as bribe paid in lieu of the telecom licenses, valuable spectrum and other undue benefit given to Swan Telecom, which is believed to have the bigger slice of cake.
The CBI sources have hailed to notify the Enforcement Directorate (ED), in written, to indicate the process to attach the property or equity shares worth Rs 200 crore of D B Realty.