CBI books GAIL director in alleged bribery case, carries out searches

CBI has filed FIR against Ranganathan for allegedly demanding bribes through middlemen for granting discounts on petrochemical products marketed by GAIL

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1 min read Last Updated : Jan 15 2022 | 8:27 PM IST
The CBI has booked E S Ranganathan, director (marketing) of public sector undertaking GAIL, and others in connection with an alleged bribery case, officials said Saturday.

Following the registration of the case, CBI teams carried out searches at several locations in Delhi-NCR including the residence of Ranganathan, they said.

CBI has filed FIR against Ranganathan for allegedly demanding bribes through middlemen for granting discounts on petrochemical products marketed by GAIL.

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