[ Date : Dec 16th, 2010 ]
The CBI is trying to decipher the information stored in over a dozen computers seized from the premises of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and former TRAI chairman Pradip Baijal among others raided by the agency in connection with the probe into 2G scam.
The probe agency has sent these computer systems and laptops for a detailed analysis at the Forensic Sciences Laboratory to retrieve information stored in their hard disc drives, official sources said on Thursday.
Sources said the forensic analysis, besides focusing on information available on the hard drives, will use special tools to retrieve any possible deleted information which might have linkages to the scam.
Official sources said the computers were also seized from the premises of alleged hawala operators Mahesh and Alok Jain besides from the 17 companies raided by it on Wednesday. These have been sent for forensic analysis to retrieve any possible deleted information.
They said the agency was looking for specific information about possible money laundering or anything to indicate any payback.
Sources said the agency is also analysing thousands of pages of documents seized and has specifically roped in officers knowing Tamil.
Any information regarding violation of country’s foreign exchange laws and possible money laundering will be given to Enforcement Directorate, sources said.
The CBI had raided the premises of Green House Promoters, Equaas Estates, Kadir Kamam Estates, Shivakaman Estates, Kowai Shelters Promoters, AGM Investments and finances, Wellcone Telecom, Sally Road Systems and Genex Exim Ventures.
Besides, the premises of J G group, Ayyapa and Sally Thermoplastics were raided.
Wednesday’s raids were a follow-up of the searches carried out on December 8 at the residence of former Telecom Minister A. Raja and his four close associates in connection with the scam.
Source:The Hindu
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