Indian authorities have launched an investigation into the BBC over alleged financial irregularities in a deepening clampdown on the British broadcaster following its airing of a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Indian media reported on Thursday that the Enforcement Directorate, the country’s financial crimes agency, was investigating alleged violations of foreign exchange rules by the BBC, following a three-day search of the broadcaster’s New Delhi and Mumbai offices in February.
“We will continue to co-operate fully with the Indian authorities to ensure that we comply with all our obligations,” the BBC told the Financial Times on Thursday.