Aviation Scam

Deputy Aviation Minister VK Singh said the government has offered help to US-based Pratt & Whitney

The order came after defence lawyer said since the accused is in custody on the pretext of pending investigation, the agency should inform about what investigation has been carried out

According to the CBI, Talwar had acted as a middleman in negotiations to favour foreign private airlines, including Qatar Airways, Emirates and Air Arabia

Special Judge Arvind Kumar sent Talwar to jail after CBI produced him before court on expiry of his custodial interrogation

The case emerges from a criminal complaint registered by the ED for alleged irregularities in fixing air slots for international airlines that purportedly led to losses for Air India

His statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and he is expected to face a series of questions