Chinese Visa Scam: Delhi Court Grants Bail To Karti Chidambaram In Money Laundering Case

Delhi Court granted bail to Congress leader Karti P Chidambaram in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) money laundering case related to an alleged Chinese visas scam. Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts issued bail upon Chidambaram's appearance following summons. He was released on a personal bond of Rs. 1 lakh and one surety of equal amount.

The case involved issuance of visas to 263 Chinese nationals in 2011, during P Chidambaram's tenure as Home Minister. The ED filed the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act based on a CBI FIR. Allegations included a bribe of Rs. 50 lakhs for approval of re-using Project Visas, implicating Karti P. Chidambaram, S. Bhaskararaman, and Vikas Makharia. Investigation continues to uncover the purported criminal conspiracy.