Kickback: CBI grills BSY sons

The three,whose anticipatory bail applications were rejected last week,were summoned to the CBI office for questioning on various aspects with respect to their mining-related transactions during Yeddyurappas tenure as chief minister between 2008 and 2011.

They were also questioned with regard to the receipt of Rs 20 crore in their personal bank accounts between August and September 2010 from JSW affiliate South West Mining Company and subsequent registration on November 22,2010 of 1.20 acre property they held in Bangalore for Rs 20 crore in favour of the South West Mining Company.

The CBI on the directive of the Supreme Court is investigating allegations that the Rs 40 crore transaction between Yeddyurappas family members and the JSW affiliates were intended as kickback for official favours related to iron ore mining granted by Yeddyurappa to the firm when he was CM.

The CBI has been investigating government officials involved in the transactions.