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AgustaWestland case: Extradite Christian Michel to India, rules Dubai court

Michel is currently behind bars in Dubai since he was arrested and sent into custody pending the legal and judicial procedure in the UAE.

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Representative Image. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Press Trust of India Dubai
A Dubai court on Monday ordered the extradition of British national and alleged middleman Christian Michel, who is wanted by Indian investigative agencies in the Rs 36 billion AgustaWestland VVIP choppers deal case, according to a media report.

Michel, 54, is currently behind bars in Dubai since he was arrested and sent into custody pending the legal and judicial procedure in the UAE.

The Court of Cassation upheld on Monday a lower court order which ruled that Michel could be extradited, dismissing appeals filed by his defence lawyers, the Khaleej Times reported.

Judge Abdelaziz Al Zarouni, who