Former Union Minister P Chidambaram has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering probe in an alleged aviation scandal during UPA government. Chidambaram is also currently embroiled in 2 other corruption cases.
Crux of the Matter
ED is investigating losses suffered by Air India because of an alleged aviation scam.
Ex-aviation minister Praful Patel was questioned about permissions granted to foreign airlines and purchase of 111 aircrafts in his tenure.
A lobbyist Deepak Talwar has been arrested in connection with this case earlier this year.
Chidambaram is also currently being investigated for alleged scams in INX Media case and Aircel Maxis case.
Curiopedia
UPA Government scams – During the tenure of the United Progressive Alliance from 2004 to 2014, the government was inundated with multiple corruption charges and scams. Some of the major scams were:
Curated Coverage
The Hindu – ED summons Chidambaram in aviation scam PMLA case
The Financial Express – Fresh trouble for P Chidambaram, ED summons ex-Union minister in aviation scam
The Indian Express – Air India scam: ED summons Chidambaram for interrogation
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