<p>The Mumbai Police has registered a case against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and his son Neil Somaiya for alleged misappropriation of over Rs 57 crore funds collected to save the decommissioned aircraft carrier Vikrant.</p>.<p>Somaiya, however, seems unfazed with the step of Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government and said that he was ready to face any investigation.</p>.<p>The FIR was registered in the Trombay police station in Mumbai following a complaint by a former officer of armed forces.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/now-sanjay-raut-comes-out-with-the-vikrant-files-1098098.html" target="_blank">Now, Sanjay Raut comes out with 'The Vikrant Files'</a></strong></p>.<p>Based on the complaint, a case under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating) and 34 (common intention) was registered against Somaiya, his son and others.</p>.<p>A day earlier, Shiv Sena chief spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut demanded a probe by the Maharashtra government alleging that Rs 57 crore was swindled by Somaiya which was collected from people in the name of saving Vikrant.</p>.<p>“RTI applications have revealed that not a single paisa was submitted to the Raj Bhavan…This is a big issue…this is ‘The Vikrant Files’…bigger than ‘The Kashmir Files’…the Vikrant issue involves national security and the sentiments of people,” he said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Somaiya said: “Sanjay Raut has been making allegations…but so far he has not provided any details…he has made allegations of money laundering…he must produce the facts…I am ready to join investigations.”</p>.<p>However, Somaiya added that he had not yet been provided with the copy of the FIR by the police. “No scam has taken place, not even worth a rupee in Vikrant fund collection. I have not done anything wrong,” he added.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>The Mumbai Police has registered a case against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and his son Neil Somaiya for alleged misappropriation of over Rs 57 crore funds collected to save the decommissioned aircraft carrier Vikrant.</p>.<p>Somaiya, however, seems unfazed with the step of Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government and said that he was ready to face any investigation.</p>.<p>The FIR was registered in the Trombay police station in Mumbai following a complaint by a former officer of armed forces.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/now-sanjay-raut-comes-out-with-the-vikrant-files-1098098.html" target="_blank">Now, Sanjay Raut comes out with 'The Vikrant Files'</a></strong></p>.<p>Based on the complaint, a case under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating) and 34 (common intention) was registered against Somaiya, his son and others.</p>.<p>A day earlier, Shiv Sena chief spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut demanded a probe by the Maharashtra government alleging that Rs 57 crore was swindled by Somaiya which was collected from people in the name of saving Vikrant.</p>.<p>“RTI applications have revealed that not a single paisa was submitted to the Raj Bhavan…This is a big issue…this is ‘The Vikrant Files’…bigger than ‘The Kashmir Files’…the Vikrant issue involves national security and the sentiments of people,” he said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Somaiya said: “Sanjay Raut has been making allegations…but so far he has not provided any details…he has made allegations of money laundering…he must produce the facts…I am ready to join investigations.”</p>.<p>However, Somaiya added that he had not yet been provided with the copy of the FIR by the police. “No scam has taken place, not even worth a rupee in Vikrant fund collection. I have not done anything wrong,” he added.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
