Former Air Chief SP Tyagi, who has denied any role in the AgustaWestland
chopper scam, met officials of the company in Italy while in office and
also enjoyed an evening at the opera, an Italian court judgement has
revealed.
During one of those trips, Air Marshal Tyagi, referred to as "Shashi
Tyagi" and "Marshall Tyagi" in the documents attached to the Italian
Court of Appeals, visited the world famous Teotro Alla Scala Opera in
Milan, allegedly at Agusta's expense, a top official of the helicopter
maker said in court.
The former air chief has denied allegations that he tailored
specifications to help Agusta win the 3,600 crore deal to supply a dozen
choppers to India for use by top leaders including the prime minister.
Agusta and its Italy-based parent company Finmeccanica were allegedly in
touch with his cousins, who are named among Indians who received
kickbacks.
Read morePic: The Teatro alla Scala in Milan where the former air chief allegedly watched an opera paid for by Agusta officials