The CBI will soon approach United Arab Emirates, UAE authorities seeking extradition of British national and alleged middleman Christian Michel James in connection with its probe in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland choppers deal. <br/><br/>According to official sources, the agency will seek cooperation from their counterparts in the UAE in order to take the probe forward regarding suspected bribes paid to politicians and bureaucrats in the case. <br/><br/>Michel is one of the three alleged middlemen being probed in the case, besides Guido Haschke and Carlo Gerosa, by CBI and Enforcement Directorate.Both the agencies have notified an Interpol Red Corner Notice (RCN) against him after the court issued a non-bailable warrant against him. <br/><br/>ED has filed a charge sheet against Michel in June under money laundering charges saying he received 30 million Euros (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland.
News On AIR | November 18, 2016 8:36 PM
VVIP choppers deal: CBI to seek Michel's extradition from UAE