The alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal, Christian Michel, was extradited from Dubai and landed in New Delhi late Tuesday night and was taken to CBI headquarters. Michel was reportedly questioned at the headquarters at night. He was produced in a Patiala court today afternoon. Michel's extradition came through after foreign minister Sushma Swaraj spoke to her United Arab Emirates or UAE counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed in capital Abu Dhabi. India is investigating charges that Michel, a British national, organised bribes to push a Rs 3,600-crore contract for VVIP helicopters to be purchased by top Indian leaders.
Christian Michel, 54, arrived on a private flight from Dubai, his lawyer Rosemary Patrizi told NDTV. The CBI said Michel's extradition took place "under the guidance" of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
The AgustaWestland case involves a deal to purchase 12 luxury helicopters for use by President, Prime Minister, former prime ministers and other VIPs. Michel was arrested in UAE last year on the basis of an Interpol notice and was out on bail.
Here are the highlights on the extradition of Christian Michel in the AgustaWestland case:
Read Here: PM Modi Targets Congress, Says Wait For VVIP Chopper Scam Accused Christian Michel To Spill SecretsPrime Minister Narendra Modi took on the Congress over the extradition of Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal who was brought to New Delhi on Tuesday night.
"The opposition keeps saying all this. Tell me one thing, should an offender and an accused not be interrogated? The opposition should clarify if they want his interrogation, or whether they want to save an offender and an accused," he added.
Read Here: VVIP Chopper Case Accused Christian Michel Brought To Delhi: 10 PointsChristian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal extradited by Dubai, landed in New Delhi late Tuesday night and was taken to the CBI headquarters, where was questioned through the night. He will be produced in a court this morning. India is investigating charges that the British national organized bribes to push a 3,600-crore contract for VVIP helicopters to be purchased for top Indian leaders. His extradition came through on a day Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj held discussions with her UAE counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi.
