Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 years

[sob]

After dragging it's foot for almost 8 years CBI is all set to close the case against the South African Arms major in a bribery case involving weapons supplied during the Kargil War.

It also seems to be advocating closure of quite a few cases against Foreign manufacturers for want of evidence.

Blacklist and 8 lost yrs later, CBI to close Denel case - Indian Express

The CBI is likely to file a closure report in the eight-year-old Denel kickbacks scandal, but significantly, this is following an informal understanding that the South African armaments major and its employees will withdraw cases and injunctions filed in Indian and South African courts.

The case against Denel is based on an allegation of 12.75 per cent commission paid to UK-based Varas Associates for the supply of bunker buster anti-material rifles, and was registered by the CBI in 2005. Prior to that, the Ministry of Defence had blacklisted Denel for arms contracts.

According to the CBI, the alleged kickbacks were listed as receipts for "technical assistance" and "consultancy'' with Varas Associates being blamed for trading its influence with the price negotiating committee. An amount of Rs 20 crore was allegedly paid by the company for obtaining confidential MoD documents before securing the contract for 1,200 rifles during the NDA regime.

However, with several Letters Rogatory being dispatched by the CBI remaining unresponded to over the past years and little hard evidence of the alleged kickbacks trail, there appears to be unanimity within the agency that the case should head for closure. A final decision is likely to be made by Director Ranjit Sinha shortly.

This follows several meetings between top MoD and CBI officials where the progress — or lack of movement — in defence-related cases, including the Denel case, was reviewed and the impact of long-winding probes on defence procurements discussed. There is also an indication that the expected closure of the Denel probe could be a precursor to similar action on other defence procurement and bribery cases which too have dragged on for years owing to lack of evidence.

Now the question that needs to asked to the CBI and other Agencies is that in these cases, which have impacted several key acquisitions for the Armed Forces, why did it take 8 years to finally decide on a closure. These cases should have been fast tracked and closed in a 1-2 years at a maximum. Somebody has to take the blame for this dangerous game being played in the corridors of power.

 

[TrueSpirit]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

That's a welcome step.....why doesn't St. Anthony starts with putting his own house in order...by blacklisting all bureaucrats demanding bribes.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

This is also gud news for Bhim SPGH ..

 

[Bhadra]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

CBI in India is used by the government and bureaucrats for every thing conceivable.....
To scuttle, delay, dismay, frustrate, settle scores etc etc....

 

[bose]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

Good news !! specially for Bhim project...

 

[sob]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

Now there should be a consensus and a protocol to deal with such allegations in future cases.

We have seen an extremely sensisitive Raksha Mantri who is ready to black list defence suppliers at the mere whiff of scandal and the ultimate sufferer are our forces.
These firms should not be blacklisted till we get some concrete proof of the allegations. We are seeing an ongoing effort to scuttle the MMRCA deal and also the M777 deal with the US.

We just end up being the laughing stock around the globe.

 

[Ray]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

Thanks to the dithering India has lost years to modernise and the Army remains nude as the politicians and agencies act the goat!

 

[vishwaprasad]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

Now there should be a consensus and a protocol to deal with such allegations in future cases.

We have seen an extremely sensisitive Raksha Mantri who is ready to black list defence suppliers at the mere whiff of scandal and the ultimate sufferer are our forces.
These firms should not be blacklisted till we get some concrete proof of the allegations. We are seeing an ongoing effort to scuttle the MMRCA deal and also the M777 deal with the US.

We just end up being the laughing stock around the globe.

Very true...day is not far when suppliers around the globe will blacklist our MOD if this idiot raksha mantri continue with this kind of attitude....

 

[wrigsted]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

Now there should be a consensus and a protocol to deal with such allegations in future cases.

We have seen an extremely sensisitive Raksha Mantri who is ready to black list defence suppliers at the mere whiff of scandal and the ultimate sufferer are our forces.
These firms should not be blacklisted till we get some concrete proof of the allegations. We are seeing an ongoing effort to scuttle the MMRCA deal and also the M777 deal with the US.

We just end up being the laughing stock around the globe.

Yes,CBI is seen as yet another hand to grease by Europe's top weapons manufacturers. That CBI should be a safeguard against corruption is a joke and would be funny if it was not because it harms India so much, both domestic and abroad.
They behave like a big dumb dinosaur, so one can only hope it will soon become extinct..

 

[Daredevil]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

These days its the season of clean-chits by CBI. Don't know if to believe CBI or not, they are after all caged-parrot speaking their master's voice.

 

[sayareakd]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

Hope Bhim Project is put to fast track, with what ever we lean and what ever now Denel can provide with TATA.

Let DRDO, OFB, Denel and TATA come together on this and make it super fast track. We need Bhim in thousands.

 

[Twinblade]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

That's a welcome step.....why doesn't St. Anthony starts with putting his own house in order...by blacklisting all bureaucrats demanding bribes.

Indeed. Why blame others when out own people are so willing to accept bribes.

 

[sob]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

THE Whole idea is that if a Foreign Company or an individual break Indian Laws then there must be prosecution but this exercise of immediately blacklisting the company and then after nearly a decade giving it a clean chit.

Now for example the case of Bhim the whole exercise will start again. From RFP to trials to shortlisting to commercial negotiations and there is no guarantee that there will be allegations either in form of a letter or a planted news item and then the whole thing will grind to a halt.

 

[wrigsted]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

THE Whole idea is that if a Foreign Company or an individual break Indian Laws then there must be prosecution but this exercise of immediately blacklisting the company and then after nearly a decade giving it a clean chit.

Now for example the case of Bhim the whole exercise will start again. From RFP to trials to shortlisting to commercial negotiations and there is no guarantee that there will be allegations either in form of a letter or a planted news item and then the whole thing will grind to a halt.

That system beg corruption...

 

[arnabmit]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

Ok, so green light for Bhim would be great!

However this also paves the way for the G6 howitzer!

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

The problem is, Bhim - DRDO is not listed in tender for Track SPGH ..

 

[bose]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

The problem is, Bhim - DRDO is not listed in tender for Track SPGH ..

If Bhim gets revived which I think there is no obstacles remain now and is well upto the Army requirements for SPGH, I will not be surprised if the tender gets cancelled again...

 

[bennedose]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

This may be bad news for indigenous development as it clears the way for imports. Foreign companies have always dropped prices when technology in India almost reaches maturity - after which the rules say "Lowest bidder selected. Indian stuff is still under development and more costly. Bla bla bla" Unless we willingly put in the time and sweat we will alway get screwed by high tech+shrewd western businessmen making idiots out of our bean counting ignoramuses in government who know nothing about what is needed to be a great power. Begging for a UN seat does not cut it.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Re: Denel of SA to get clean chit from CBI on Bribery Case after 8 yea

Denal is involve in JV with DRDO on BHIM Spgh, It is important they get involve..

Bhim would be using the same gun as seen on TATA Wheeled 155mm of 52 cal Spgh..

This may be bad news for indigenous development as it clears the way for imports..