Bharat Electronics controversies
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2020
BEL refutes ventilator-purchase scam allegations
Company response
In June 2020, Bharat Electronics Limited's chairman and managing director publicly refuted allegations of a ₹750 crore scam involving ventilators procured using PM CARES funds. According to the source report, the official described the reports as unverified and fictitious. The statement was issued in response to media coverage of the allegations. The source does not provide further details on the claims, any investigation, or subsequent developments.
Bharat Electronics Limited’s chairman and managing director refuted allegations of a ₹750 crore scam involving ventilators procured using PM CARES funds, calling the reports unverified and fictitious.
Company response
Denial — BEL
The chairman and managing director of Bharat Electronics Limited on Wednesday refuted allegations of scam amounting to Rs 750 crore in the purchase of ventilators procured using PM CARES Funds.
Source excerpt
The chairman and managing director of Bharat Electronics Limited on Wednesday refuted allegations of scam amounting to Rs 750 crore in the purchase of ventilators procured using PM CARES Funds.
Terming the allegations "unverified and fictitious", the CMD of BEL said that legal action should be initiated.