‘CBI to seek Michel’s extradition from UAE in Chopper scam’
The CBI has reportedly decided to request UAE authorities to extradite British national and alleged middleman Christian Michel James in connection with the ₹3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers scam. Michel’s companies had received around €42 million (about ₹300 crore) to facilitate the deal, of which a large part was allegedly distributed as bribes.