Christian Michel James told a Delhi court he “can’t accept bail”, calling it unsafe in the AgustaWestland case. On March 4, the Delhi High Court granted him bail in the ED’s chopper scam case. The court also imposed necessary conditions for his release. However, Michel expressed concerns about his security.
New Delhi: The Tihar Jail authorities informed a Delhi court on Tuesday that Christian Michel James, who is accused of being a middleman in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal case, is not eligible for any remission since he has not been convicted yet. The jail superintendent told Special Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal that James has maintained “satisfactory” conduct during his time in custody and that “no punishment was recorded during the custody of James.” The court has now asked for a detailed report in response to James’ plea, in which he has requested six months of remission.
Christian Michel James told a Delhi court he “can’t accept bail”, calling it unsafe in the AgustaWestland case. On March 4, the Delhi High Court granted him bail in the ED’s chopper scam case. The court also imposed necessary conditions for his release. However, Michel expressed concerns about his security.
Today, On 4th March, The Delhi High Court is set to deliver its verdict on the bail plea of Christian Michel in the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering case linked to the AgustaWestland scam. Michel, the alleged middleman in the VVIP chopper deal, was extradited from the UAE in 2018. The ED opposes his bail, citing flight risk and the severity of charges under anti-money laundering laws.
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.
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The Supreme Court of India on Friday (6th Dec) has requested the CBI to respond within four weeks to British national Christian Michel’s bail plea related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Michel, extradited in December 2018, has been in custody since after previous bail applications were denied. The case involves significant corruption allegations linked to VVIP helicopter contracts.
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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.