<p>The CBI on Thursday started examining the reference received for looking into corruption charges in the purchase of Embraer aircraft in 2008. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The move comes a day after the Ministry of Defence sought a probe into the deal. A decision on whether to take up the case — purchase of three Embraer-145 jets for Defence Research and Development Organisation — will be taken soon after analysing the documents provided by the ministry.<br /><br />A senior official said the CBI will file an FIR or initiate a preliminary enquiry if it finds that there is enough prima facie evidence of irregularities in the purchase.</p>
<p>The CBI on Thursday started examining the reference received for looking into corruption charges in the purchase of Embraer aircraft in 2008. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The move comes a day after the Ministry of Defence sought a probe into the deal. A decision on whether to take up the case — purchase of three Embraer-145 jets for Defence Research and Development Organisation — will be taken soon after analysing the documents provided by the ministry.<br /><br />A senior official said the CBI will file an FIR or initiate a preliminary enquiry if it finds that there is enough prima facie evidence of irregularities in the purchase.</p>
