Opposing Agusta Westland VVIP chopper scam accused Christian Michel James’s bail plea, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has contended that he is not a citizen of India and is thus a “flight risk”. The agency also said that the presence of a “key accused”, who is accused of “having played a pivotal role in the entire case”, is “crucial at all stages” of the ongoing probe.
In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the agency said, “His extradition has been obtained with extreme difficulties and procedural impediments”.
It said that “the offence committed in the present case contains a complex web of transactions across jurisdictions and the investigation with respect to the same is ongoing and the presence of the petitioner is crucial at all stages.
