ED files chargesheet in UPA-era Embraer deal money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in a money laundering case linked to a UPA-era defence deal with aircraft manufacturer Embrarer, the central probe agency said on Wednesday.
It said the prosecution complaint has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court here and the agency has named Embraer SA, Brazil, Interdev Aviation Services Pte Ltd, KRBL Limited, Anoop Kumar Gupta (director of KRBL Limited), Anurag Potdar (nephew of Anoop Kumar Gupta) and others.
KRBL Ltd is the manufacturer of India Gate Basmati Rice.
The case pertains to payment of alleged commission by Embraer to clinch the USD 208 million deal with India, in which it is suspected and alleged that kickbacks were paid.
