VVIP chopper scam: Agusta's middleman Christian Michel to be extradited

September 18, 2018 22:46

In a big development in the VVIP chopper scam, a UAE court has permitted the extradition of Agusta Westland middleman Christian Michel to India.

In early 2013, India struck a deal with helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland on the purchase of a new fleet of helicopters for VVIPs.

However, several politicians and military officials have been accused of accepting bribes from AgustaWestland in order to win the Rs 36 billion (US$500 million) Indian contract.

Christian Michel is said to be the middleman in the deal struck between Indian officials and AugustaWestland.

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