In the ongoing investigation against Augusta Westland VVIP Helicopter Case and middleman Christian Michel James, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached immovable property in France belonging to James’s ex-wife.
The name of the property is SCI Solaime and it is situated at 45 Avenue Victor Hugo, Paris. “It belongs to his ex-wife Valerie Michel who had received proceeds of crime from the accused,” a press note released by ED stated.
The press note further said, “Investigation revealed that James had transferred the amount received as kickbacks to various entities, including €9,22,185 equivalent to over ₹5.83 crore to his ex-wife Valerie Michel and subsequently to SCI Solaime for investment in purchase of above referred immovable property.”
