"The (CPS) suggested various follow up action i.e. A discharge order was served on the banks on January 13, 2006. The CPS, in turn, asked the CBI to confirm whether there was a basis to continue a freeze on the accounts with BSI AG, London.Datta, in discussions in London, conveyed to CPS that CBI had not been able to collect evidence linking the funds in UK with payments received by Quattrocchi from Swedish arms maker AB Bofors. CBI had changed its position in Indian courts where it said it did not wish to proceed against the Italian. Datta told CPS that the red corner notice against Quattrocchi in 1997 had not been effective and the possibility of bringing the Italian to face a criminal case in India was uncertain in view of failed extradition attempts.

Source: Times of India September 27, 2017 21:48 UTC