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The '''INX Media case''' refers to an ongoing high-profile [[money laundering]] investigation in India. It involves allegation of irregularities in foreign exchange clearances given to [[9X Media|INX Media]] group for receiving overseas investment in 2007. [[P. Chidambaram]] was [[Union Finance Minister|union finance minister]] at the time. His son [[Karti Chidambaram]] has been implicated by the investigating agencies.<ref name=IE>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/chidambaram-inx-media-scam-case-explained-karti-5921402/|title=Explained: What is INX Media case against P Chidambaram?|date=2019-08-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-08-21}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/inx-media-case-how-chidambaram-got-into-trouble-a-timeline/articleshow/70758847.cms|title=INX Media case: How Chidambaram got into trouble - A Timeline|date=2019-08-21|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-08-21}}</ref><ref name=BusinessToday/> | |||
As of September 2019, there were no reports of charges filed against P. Chidambaram. The [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] is reported to be conducting a probe.<ref name=IE/> Chidambaram was given bail on 4 December 2019 after 105 days of custody in [[Tihar Jail]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/after-105-days-in-tihar-p-chidambaram-gets-bail-in-inx-media-case-sc-bars-him-from-speaking-to-media-about-case-7736411.html|title=After 105 days in Tihar, P Chidambaram gets bail in INX media case; SC bars him from speaking to media about case|website=Firstpost|date=4 December 2019|access-date=2019-12-04}}</ref> | As of September 2019, there were no reports of charges filed against P. Chidambaram. The [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] is reported to be conducting a probe.<ref name=IE/> Chidambaram was given bail on 4 December 2019 after 105 days of custody in [[Tihar Jail]].<ref name="firstpost.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/after-105-days-in-tihar-p-chidambaram-gets-bail-in-inx-media-case-sc-bars-him-from-speaking-to-media-about-case-7736411.html|title=After 105 days in Tihar, P Chidambaram gets bail in INX media case; SC bars him from speaking to media about case|website=Firstpost|date=4 December 2019|access-date=2019-12-04}}</ref> | ||
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The CBI arrested him at his house the next day, in a sequence of events described as "dramatic" by the media. After being denied entry at the main gate of his house, some CBI agents reportedly entered the compound through the back gate and others by "scaling the walls". Eventually they were allowed into the house and the arrest was carried out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/how-cbi-team-arrested-p-chidambaram-from-home-in-inx-media-case-2088533|title=The Dramatic Arrest Of P Chidambaram: CBI Climbed Walls Of His Home|last=Tiwari|first=Vaibhav|date=22 August 2019|website=NDTV|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> | The CBI arrested him at his house the next day, in a sequence of events described as "dramatic" by the media. After being denied entry at the main gate of his house, some CBI agents reportedly entered the compound through the back gate and others by "scaling the walls". Eventually they were allowed into the house and the arrest was carried out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/how-cbi-team-arrested-p-chidambaram-from-home-in-inx-media-case-2088533|title=The Dramatic Arrest Of P Chidambaram: CBI Climbed Walls Of His Home|last=Tiwari|first=Vaibhav|date=22 August 2019|website=NDTV|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> | ||
On 5 September 2019, P. Chidambaram was sent to [[Tihar Jail]] for a two-week judicial custody and on 3 October 2019, he was again sent to jail up to 17 October after his bail was rejected.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/inx-media-case-p-chidambaram-at-delhis-aiims-hospital-after-complaints-of-stomach-ache-2112433|title=After Medical Tests At AIIMS, P Chidambaram Brought Back To Tihar Jail|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/p-chidambaram-starts-day-in-tihar-jail-with-light-breakfast/articleshow/71004267.cms|title=Chidambaram in Tihar Jail: P Chidambaram starts day in Tihar Jail with light breakfast|last=PTI|date=6 September 2019|website=The Times of India|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref> | On 5 September 2019, P. Chidambaram was sent to [[Tihar Jail]] for a two-week judicial custody and on 3 October 2019, he was again sent to jail up to 17 October after his bail was rejected.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/inx-media-case-p-chidambaram-at-delhis-aiims-hospital-after-complaints-of-stomach-ache-2112433|title=After Medical Tests At AIIMS, P Chidambaram Brought Back To Tihar Jail|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/p-chidambaram-starts-day-in-tihar-jail-with-light-breakfast/articleshow/71004267.cms|title=Chidambaram in Tihar Jail: P Chidambaram starts day in Tihar Jail with light breakfast|last=PTI|date=6 September 2019|website=The Times of India|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref> | ||
On 22 October 2019, Supreme Court granted bail to [[P Chidambaram]] against the case registered by the [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]]. However, he was not released because by the time he was given bail, the [[Enforcement Directorate|ED]] had arrested him for further investigation in the case.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chidambaram-bail-inx-media-case-congress-jail-1611730-2019-10-22|title=INX media corruption case: Supreme Court grants Chidambaram bail, but he will still be in jail|last1=P|first1=Aneesha Mathur Munish|last2=DelhiOctober 22|first2=ey New|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-10-23|last3=October 22|first3=2019UPDATED|last4=Ist|first4=2019 12:44}}</ref> Chidambaram was given bail on 4 December 2019, after 105 days of custody in Tihar Jail. The Supreme Court has barred him from speaking to the press.<ref | On 22 October 2019, Supreme Court granted bail to [[P Chidambaram]] against the case registered by the [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]]. However, he was not released because by the time he was given bail, the [[Enforcement Directorate|ED]] had arrested him for further investigation in the case.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chidambaram-bail-inx-media-case-congress-jail-1611730-2019-10-22|title=INX media corruption case: Supreme Court grants Chidambaram bail, but he will still be in jail|last1=P|first1=Aneesha Mathur Munish|last2=DelhiOctober 22|first2=ey New|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-10-23|last3=October 22|first3=2019UPDATED|last4=Ist|first4=2019 12:44}}</ref> Chidambaram was given bail on 4 December 2019, after 105 days of custody in Tihar Jail. The Supreme Court has barred him from speaking to the press.<ref name="firstpost.com"/> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||