This is the biggest new question in the case.

During Tuesday's court hearing, Parekh's lawyer claimed that his client had been offered work connected with the PMO in 2024 by a person named Tarun Kapoor, according to a report by Aaj Tak. The defence said Parekh received what appeared to be official communications, including an offer letter, an identity card and a letter purportedly bearing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's signature.

His lawyer also claimed Parekh received an email allegedly linked to an Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister and communications concerning an advisory role and defence acquisition policy.

The defence argued that these documents may have convinced Parekh that he genuinely had a government-related role and that he could have been conned himself.

The lawyer said the documents and communications available with Parekh had been handed over to investigators.

These claims are currently part of the defence's case and have not been established by the police or a court.