Trouble for Kalmadi,CBI files another FIR in Swiss firm deal case

This case was also looked into by the Shunglu panel that probed the CWG scam. The panel found gross negligence and said a criminal case can be registered. In April,2011,the Prime Minister’s Office referred the case to the CBI,which found that the firm was hired as international consultant in 2006,much before approval was sought from the Group of Ministers.

Event Knowledge Services was hired for conduct of venue development,management and facilitation support,workforce services,and planning and risk management for the Commonwealth Games..

The CBI took into record the minutes of meetings in 2008 which were allegedly fabricated to make the deal look legitimate.

The CBI said it will now approach the company for some information.

“We are in the process of contacting the Swiss company through proper channels and they have assured us of all possible help,” said a top CBI official.