Indian CBI raids former federal minister home

Indian CBI raids former federal minister home

In India, Central Bureau of Investigation has raided the homes of former finance minister P. Chidambaram and his son in connection with a financial misconduct probe in the southern city of Chennai.

A spokesperson of the Central Bureau of Investigation said CBI is probing investment clearances given to a firm during Chidambaram's tenure.

Chidambaram said the government was using the raids to try to silence his voice.

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