The Defence Ministry here is awaiting details from Rome after which it will act accordingly, sources said.
After the arrest, the Italian firm said in a statement that “Finmeccanica expresses support for its Chairman and CEO, with the hope that clarity is established quickly, whilst reaffirming its confidence in the Judges.”
It added, “With reference to the precautionary measures issued today towards the Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica and the CEO of the controlled Company AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica confirms that operating activities and ongoing projects of the Company will continue as usual.”
The Italian firm had pipped American Sikorsky to bag the Rs 3,600 crore deal.