INX Media case: CBI seeks 5-day custody of Peter Mukerjea

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday sought a five-day-custody of former media baron Peter Mukerjea in connection with the INX Media case.

Mukerjea was produced before a Delhi court earlier today.

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Mukerjea-owned INX Media Ltd had allegedly paid bribes to get a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval which was facilitated by former finance minister P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram.

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However, on Friday, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Karti in connection with the case, on a surety of Rs 10 lakh. (ANI)

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