Chopper scam: MP CM's nephew granted interim relief from arrest till Monday

Puri said he was cooperating in the probe and there was no need of his arrest

A court here on Saturday granted interim protection from arrest till July 29 to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minster Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri in connection with a money laundering case related to AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam.

However, the court directed him to join the probe at 5 pm Saturday at the Enforcement Directorate office after the agency made a request in this regard.

The court will next hear the matter on Monday, July 29.

Puri said two BJP lawmakers joined the ruling Congress party in Madhya Pradesh a few days ago and now the ED wants to arrest him since his uncle is