CBI files FIR accusing NewsClick of FCRA violations

The CBI has filed an FIR against NewsClick, its directors and associates, alleging violations of the FCRA in connection with accusations that the online media outlet had received unexplained export remittances of Rs 28.5 crore from four foreign entities and unexplained foreign funds of Rs 9.6 crore by incorrectly characterising them as FDI. The agency conducted searches at the company’s office and the residence of its director on Wednesday.