The official would not allow his name to be used because a preliminary investigation into the matter is ongoing and no conclusions have been reached.

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The CBI began a preliminary investigation of the matter late last month at the request of the Indian government after the Feb. 12 arrest in Italy of Mr. Orsi, Finmeccanica's then-CEO, on bribery allegations.

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The Bloomberg administration cautioned that the plan is preliminary and has been under discussion for only a matter of weeks.

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