Mehul Choksi’s Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal Detained in London
· India · News18, Times of India, The Hindu
Vijay Aggarwal, the legal counsel for fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, has been detained by immigration authorities in London. The detention follows allegations of a work permit breach while the lawyer was in the United Kingdom. Reports indicate that the authorities also seized cash in his possession during the incident. The specific details regarding the duration of his detention or the status of the legal proceedings remain unclear. Aggarwal has been a key figure in representing Choksi, who is a primary accused in the Punjab National Bank fraud case.
Why it matters
The detention of a prominent lawyer involved in high-profile extradition cases involving Indian financial fugitives adds a layer of complexity to ongoing international legal efforts. It may impact the legal strategy and representation for Mehul Choksi as he faces multiple criminal investigations in India.
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