New Delhi:
Seven trunks arrived in a Delhi court on Saturday morning, loaded with the 80,000-page chargesheet in the 2G spectrum scam.
The documents name the first set of individuals and companies that allegedly conspired with former Telecom Minister A Raja, who is now in jail, to illicitly acquire valuable spectrum at under-valued prices in 2008. Mr Raja allowed frequency and mobile network licenses to companies who were not eligible for them; he allegedly got massive kickbacks in return. He has been charged with conspiracy, forgery, cheating and misusing his public office.
The three companies named today are Swan Telecom, Unitech Wireless and Anil Ambani's ADAG.
Here's a statement issued by Uninor:
"Several telecom companies, which received licences/spectrum since 2001, are being investigated by CBI and it is not limited to Uninor. We understand that CBI has named Uninor (Unitech Wireless) and its Chairman in the first chargesheet filed today. Since we have not received the copy of the chargesheet, we are not aware of the charges made therein and therefore, cannot comment. We have fully co-operated with the investigating agency and will continue to do so. We reiterate that Uninor (Unitech Wireless) obtained the telecom licenses along with 8-9 other players in 2008, after complying with the applicable DoT guidelines at a fee prescribed therein. We maintain that neither Uninor (Unitech Wireless) nor any of its officials have done anything inappropriate or illegal. We have full faith in the judiciary to get an opportunity to explain our stand and it will be vindicated in due course."