NEW DELHI: The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has again made serious allegations against CMRL in the monthly pay-off case. In the statement made in Delhi High Court, SFIO alleged that CMRL paid money to political leaders and media to cover up corruption. The new allegation comes amidst the pending decision in the petition filed by CMRL seeking the cancellation of SFIO's investigation.

SFIO also points out that CMRL's plea will not stand the court of justice. The Income Tax Department has also come forward in defense of the SFIO's investigation. The Income Tax Settlement Board order is not final. The IT department is authorized to hand over the documents. The Income Tax Department informed the court that there are specific rules in this regard.

The SFIO informed the Delhi High Court on Sunday about suspicion of CMRL paying money to organizations linked to terrorist activities. SFIO demanded an investigation into this. The SFIO also told the court that the investigation into the Exalogic CMRL transactions has been completed. The central government lawyer appearing for SFIO disclosed these matters while the High Court was considering the petition filed by CMRL.

In the affidavit filed in the High Court, the SFIO had pointed out that the payment was made on the basis of fake bills like in the fodder scam case. The court has directed the parties to submit their arguments within a week. The plea was adjourned for judgment.