The CBI is trying to decipher the information stored in the computer found in raid

Over a dozen computers seized from the premises of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and former TRAI chairman Pradip Baijal among others raided by the agency in connection with the probe into 2G scam. CBI sends seized computers for forensic analysis.

Official sources said on Thursday that the agency has sent these computer systems and laptops for a detailed analysis at the Forensic Sciences Laboratory to retrieve information stored in their hard disc drives. The forensic analysis, besides focusing on information available on the hard drives, will use special tools to retrieve any possible deleted information which might have linkages to the scam.

The computers were also seized from the premises of alleged hawala operators Mahesh and Alok Jain besides from the
17 companies raided by it on Wednesday. These have been sent for forensic analysis to retrieve any possible deleted information according to official sources.They said the agency was looking for specific information about possible money laundering or anything to indicate any payback.

Sources said any information regarding violation of country’s foreign exchange laws and possible money laundering will be given to Enforcement Directorate, the agency is also analysing thousands of pages of documents seized and has specifically roped in officers knowing Tamil.

Raids on the premises of Green House Promoters, Equaas Estates, Kadir Kamam Estates, Shivakaman Estates, Kowai Shelters Promoters, AGM Investments and finances, Wellcone Telecom, Sally Road Systems and Genex Exim Ventures done by CBI. In addition also the premises of J G group, Ayyapa and Sally Thermoplastics were raided.