Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani arrested in TRP manipulation scam

Mumbai Police has arrested Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani in connection with its probe into the alleged Television Rating Points (TRP) manipulation scam. The scam came to light in October when ratings agency Broadcast Audience Research Council filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers. Republic TV has denied wrongdoing.