Grounded Airlines Jet Airways Ltd founder Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita Goyal were stopped from flying to Dubai today by the immigration authorities in Mumbai, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
"At around 3:35 pm the duo had boarded an Emirates aircraft EK 507. The plane was at the taxiway when it was called back by air traffic control. The two were deplaned owing to some immigration clearance issues," said this person without going into details.
Jet, Mumbai International Airport Ltd, Emirates were not available for comments immediately.The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) are currently examining the books of Jet Airways and its wing Jet Privilege. The MCA is examining the books for any alleged fund diversion.