Archive · 12 Sep 2025
AgustaWestland Chopper Deal: Christian Michel James Stays in Jail
Christian Michel James, a person accused of being involved in a big deal for VIP helicopters, has been granted bail, but he's still in jail.
This is because he doesn't have the correct paperwork to stay in India.
He's waiting for his passport to be renewed.
The court is aware of his situation.
James was arrested in December 2018.
The case involves claims of corruption and financial losses.
The court is helping him in obtaining proper documentation so that he can legally be in India after his release.
Christian Michel James, an accused in the AgustaWestland case, did not submit bail bonds.
James stated he lacked valid documents to stay in India.
He is awaiting passport renewal.
The court noted James's application for assistance with documentation.
The CBI claims an estimated loss of 398.21 million euros.
- Who
- Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman
- What
- James voluntarily did not furnish bail bonds.
- When
- February 18, court granted him bail, James informed the court on Friday
- Where
- Delhi court
- Why
- He lacks valid documents to stay in India after release from jail.
- Defendant
- Christian Michel James
- Case
- AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal
- Bail Granted
- February 18 (Supreme Court)
- Reason for Staying in Jail
- Lack of valid documents to stay in India
- Charges
- Alleged middleman, money laundering
- Estimated Loss
- 398.21 million euros (approx. Rs 2,666 crore)