The Bofors scam, which emerged in the 1980s, remains one of India’s most notorious corruption scandals. It involved allegations of kickbacks and bribery related to a defense contract for the purchase of howitzers from the Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors AB. Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken steps to further investigate this long-standing case. In a judicial request, the CBI is now seeking crucial information from an investigator linked to the case. This move is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to gather evidence and potentially bring to justice those who may have played a role in the corruption. The scandal has had lasting implications on India’s political landscape and public trust in the government. As the CBI pursues this line of inquiry, there is renewed interest in the case, which has remained in the public consciousness for decades. The outcome of this request may shed new light on the intricacies of the Bofors scandal and could lead to significant developments in the pursuit of accountability for those involved.
The Bofors scam, which emerged in the 1980s, remains one of India’s most notorious corruption scandals
