TRP ‘scam’ case: Republic, News Nation, Mahamovie execs wanted, cops tell Mumbai court

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch Saturday informed the Metropolitan Magistrate Court that owners and other officials affiliated with Republic Media Network, News Nation and Mahamovie have been named as accused in the alleged TRP scam and are wanted for their role in the case.

The names of these persons were not disclosed. The police informed the court that their roles were ascertained during the interrogation of those arrested in connection with the alleged artificial spiking of TRP numbers.

This is the first time that News Nation and Mahamovie channels have been formally named in the case.