VVIP chopper case: ED attaches property belongingto Christian Michel’s ex-wife
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.”
