Christian Michel Allowed to Apply for Passport to Meet Bail Conditions in VVIP Chopper Deal Case

New Delhi– The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has allowed Christian Michel James, an accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, to apply for a new passport. This direction was issued to the jail authorities on Tuesday to help Michel fulfil the bail conditions set by the court.

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Christian Michel in Money Laundering Case Linked to AgustaWestland Scam

NEW DELHI: Today, 4th March, British national Christian Michel has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) money laundering case related to the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam.

AgustaWestland Case | ‘He Is a British Citizen, So He Could Run Away’: ED Opposes Christian Michel’s Bail in Delhi HC

Today, On 25th February, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the bail plea of Christian Michel in the Delhi High Court, arguing that he posed a flight risk. However, Michel’s lawyer, Advocate Aljo Joseph, countered this claim, stating that his passport had already expired. The case revolves around concerns of potential escape and legal restrictions on his movement.

[AgustaWestland Group Scam Case] HC Seeks CBI, ED Response

The Delhi High Court has directed the CBI and ED to respond to Christian Michel James’ bail pleas in the AgustaWestland cases within three weeks. The court is scheduled to hear the matter on May 16, 2024. The bail applications are related to the infamous AgustaWestland chopper scam, involving the procurement of 12 VVIP helicopters.