Processs beginsActing on media reports that Mr. Michel is in Dubai, the ED has initiated the process of sending a request to the UAE for extradition. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will soon approach the Ministry of External Affairs to initiate extradition proceedings with the United Arab Emirates against Christian Michel, British middleman and prime accused in the AgustaWestland deal case. It had earlier sought his extradition from the United Kingdom, which wanted certain clarifications on the status of the case against him. The Central Bureau of Investigation and the ED earlier had only the London address of the middleman. The investigating agencies have already got Interpol to issue Red Notice against Mr. Michel, who has been accused of routing 30 million euros to bribe Indian officials for swinging the deal in AgustaWestland’s favour.

Source: The Hindu May 16, 2016 15:52 UTC