The complaint alleged that Qureshi, during the tenure of Singh as CBI chief, obtained money from individuals and business entities for allegedly favouring them in corruption cases, influencing intelligence reports and seeking favours. In its report, ED cited 25 BBM messages showing that Singh and Qureshi were in constant touch with each other even after Singh’s retirement in 2012. Of the 25, only three messages, were allegedly exchanged between Singh and Qureshi when the former was CBI Director. The FIR, according to CBI, has been registered under various sections of Prevention of Corruption Act and Indian Penal code. Qureshi’s name also figured in the names of visitors who frequently met Ranjit Sinha at his residence and a CBI probe is underway in this case.

Source: Indian Express February 20, 2017 22:34 UTC