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AgustaWestland Case: Indian Court Extends Custody Of British Businessman Christian Michel

The CBI informed the court that Michel was not cooperating with the ongoing investigation into the case and was evasive in giving answers (Photo: Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times via Getty Images).

By: Radhakrishna N S

An Indian court extended custody of British businessman, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam, Christian Michel to another five days on Monday (10). The court last week remanded Michel in the custody of India’s federal investigation agency, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI informed the court that Michel was not cooperating with the ongoing investigation into the case and was evasive in giving answers. Michel has also filed a new bail application withdrawing his earlier petition for bail. The UK national Michel was extradited from UAE after necessary legal proceedings on December 4. He is one…

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