In the last four years, 16 &nbsp;fugitive criminals have been extradited back to India with 2018 being the year in which New Delhi brought back 5 fugitives. Out of these 5 fugitives, 3 were Indian, one was Romanian, one British—Christian Michel James.

The details were shared by Minister of state for external affairs General V K Singh in Lok Sabha. 2015 was the year in which India brought back a maximum number of fugitives — 6 in number — in the last 4 years. This includes getting General Secretary of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), Anup Chetia from Bangladesh.

In 2016, India brought back 4 fugitives while only one in 2017 -Sultan Abubakr Kadir from Singapore for his involvement in Job scam racket.

Overall, In the last four years, India received 43 extradition requests from foreign countries while New Delhi forwarded 132 extradition requests to foreign governments. India also signed Extradition Treaties with 4 countries --Afghanistan, Lithuania, Malawi and Morocco-- in last 4 years.

India has been pressing the United Kingdom on extradition of Nirav Modi. India in August of 2018 sent 2 extradition request to London-- one from CBI and the other from the Enforcement Directorate on Nirav Modi. According to the Ministry of external affairs, the "requests are presently under the consideration of the concerned UK authorities."

The investigator of National Central Bureau Manchester had found out the locations of Nirav Modi in the UK and conveyed the information to National Central Bureau India.

India has got positive news on extradition of Vijay Mallya with British court giving go-ahead to it, but it waits for a legal battle and a nod from Sajid Javid, Home Secretary of the United Kingdom.

India was able to get Christian Michael James, a British national and key middleman in the AgustaWestland back from United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 4th of December. Interestingly, Christian Michael wasn't the only foreign national India got back in the last 4 years. Out of 16 people brought back to India, 3 were foreign nationals—Christian Michael (British), Ionut Alexandru Marinoiu (Romanian) and Wily Naruenartwani ch (Thai).

A comprehensive, specialised central legislation- Extradition Act, 1962 exists which regulates the extradition of fugitive offenders as well as the implementation of Extradition Treaties entered into by India, with various foreign States. The Ministry of External Affairs is the nodal Ministry for extradition matters.

In the last four years, 16 fugitive criminals have been extradited back to India with 2018 being the year in which New Delhi brought back 5 fugitives. Out of these 5 fugitives, 3 were Indian, one was Romanian, one British—Christian Michel James.

In the last four years, 16 fugitive criminals have been extradited back to India with 2018 being the year in which New Delhi brought back 5 fugitives. Out of these 5 fugitives, 3 were Indian, one was Romanian, one British—Christian Michel James. The details were shared by Minister of state for external affairs General V K Singh in Lok Sabha. 2015 was the year in which India brought back a maximum number of fugitives — 6 in number — in the last 4 years. This includes getting General Secretary of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), Anup Chetia from Bangladesh. In 2016, India brought back 4 fugitives while only one in 2017 -Sultan Abubakr Kadir from Singapore for his involvement in Job scam racket. Overall, In the last four years, India received 43 extradition requests from foreign countries while New Delhi forwarded 132 extradition requests to foreign governments. India also signed Extradition Treaties with 4 countries --Afghanistan, Lithuania, Malawi and Morocco-- in last 4 years. India has been pressing the United Kingdom on extradition of Nirav Modi. India in August of 2018 sent 2 extradition request to London-- one from CBI and the other from the Enforcement Directorate on Nirav Modi. According to the Ministry of external affairs, the "requests are presently under the consideration of the concerned UK authorities." The investigator of National Central Bureau Manchester had found out the locations of Nirav Modi in the UK and conveyed the information to National Central Bureau India. India has got positive news on extradition of Vijay Mallya with British court giving go-ahead to it, but it waits for a legal battle and a nod from Sajid Javid, Home Secretary of the United Kingdom. India was able to get Christian Michael James, a British national and key middleman in the AgustaWestland back from United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 4th of December. Interestingly, Christian Michael wasn't the only foreign national India got back in the last 4 years. Out of 16 people brought back to India, 3 were foreign nationals—Christian Michael (British), Ionut Alexandru Marinoiu (Romanian) and Wily Naruenartwani ch (Thai). A comprehensive, specialised central legislation- Extradition Act, 1962 exists which regulates the extradition of fugitive offenders as well as the implementation of Extradition Treaties entered into by India, with various foreign States. The Ministry of External Affairs is the nodal Ministry for extradition matters.

16 fugitives extradited back to India in last 4 years, 5 in 2018

Christian Michel, a key accused and alleged middleman in the Rs 3600 crore abortive, scandal-tainted AgustaWestland helicopter deal with Anglo-Italian firm Agusta Westland was extradited to India from Dubai late on Tuesday.

What's AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam&nbsp;

The Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VIP helicopter deal, finalised during the previous government of Manmohan Singh, had got mired in allegations of kickbacks.&nbsp;

The 54-year-old Michel is an accused in the case along with some others including former Air Chief SP Tyagi.

CBI`s request for extradition was forwarded to the UAE authorities on March 19, last year through diplomatic channels.Extradition proceedings were held before UAE Court against Christian on the extradition request of CBI. Vide order dated November 19, 2018, the Court of Dubai upheld the lower court decision for possibility of extraditing Christian to Indian authorities. Accordingly, Christian is being extradited to face the legal proceedings.

Who is Christian Michel James?

Michel is a popular British consultant who was allegedly hired by AgustaWestland to influence top-ranking officials in Indian Airforce and the UPA government to help secure the Rs 3,600 crore deal for the company.

According to the Enforcement Directorate charge sheet filed in a court here two years back, Michel had received kickbacks to the tune of 30 million Euros from AgustaWestland for the deal involving a purchase of 12 VIP helicopters. The deal, signed in 2007, was scrapped in 2013 following the bribery allegations.CBI had filed charge sheet in a trial court on September 1, 2017 against Christian and 11 other accused persons. The trial court took cognizance of the offences on October 11, 2017.

CBI's charges

According to the CBI, Wolfgang Max Richard Michel, father of Christian, was also a consultant of AgustaWestland, the United Kingdom for the Indian territory in 1980s had reportedly acted as a mediator in other countries too.&nbsp;

Wolfgang Michel promoted three companies Entera Corporation, UCM International Trading Limited and Ferro-Imports Limited.&nbsp;

Between 1987 and 1996, Entera Corporation reportedly earned more than two million pounds from India. The CBI further informed that Christain`s sister Sasha Ozeman had been in the news for standing by her brother`s side and made public statements pertaining to the involvement of Christian in the VVIP Chopper deal case.&nbsp;

The CBI alleges that Michel paid bribes to senior Indian government officials to secure the chopper deal for Agusta in 2010. He has denied the accusations.

Victory for Modi government&nbsp;

Christian`s extradition, which took place days after a Dubai court rejected his plea against the move, marks a major success for Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government in its fight against corruption and apprehending fugitives abroad.&nbsp;

Michel is particularly important to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the accusations against him relate to the period when the opposition and bitter foe Congress was in power.&nbsp;

The timing is also right for the BJP as it girds for a no-holds-barred fight against Congress in elections just a few months away.

How Michel is involved in the deal 
The CBI has alleged that Michel, who was a consultant to Agusta at the time, entered into as many as 12 contracts through two of his firms to legitimise the bribes paid to officials to secure the 556 million euro deal for the 12 AW101 helicopters. India cancelled the deal in 2013.&nbsp;

A warrant for his arrest was issued in September 2015 and he was taken into custody in the United Arab Emirates in February 2017 after the CBI issued a red notice to Interpol.

What's the way forward

The police statement said that Michel would be examined with respect to his involvement in the case and confronted with documents received by the CBI that indicate the bribes he is alleged to have paid.&nbsp;

Michel, who is presently at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters, is likely to be produced before a competent court on Wednesday. Furthermore, the CBI is likely to ask the court for extended custody of Michel for the purpose of investigation.

Formal charges will hinge on the outcome of the CBI investigation.

Christian Michel, a key accused and alleged middleman in the Rs 3600 crore abortive, scandal-tainted AgustaWestland helicopter deal with Anglo-Italian firm Agusta Westland was extradited to India from Dubai late on Tuesday.

Christian Michel, a key accused and alleged middleman in the Rs 3600 crore abortive, scandal-tainted AgustaWestland helicopter deal with Anglo-Italian firm Agusta Westland was extradited to India from Dubai late on Tuesday. What's AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam The Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VIP helicopter deal, finalised during the previous government of Manmohan Singh, had got mired in allegations of kickbacks. The 54-year-old Michel is an accused in the case along with some others including former Air Chief SP Tyagi. CBI`s request for extradition was forwarded to the UAE authorities on March 19, last year through diplomatic channels.Extradition proceedings were held before UAE Court against Christian on the extradition request of CBI. Vide order dated November 19, 2018, the Court of Dubai upheld the lower court decision for possibility of extraditing Christian to Indian authorities. Accordingly, Christian is being extradited to face the legal proceedings. Who is Christian Michel James? Michel is a popular British consultant who was allegedly hired by AgustaWestland to influence top-ranking officials in Indian Airforce and the UPA government to help secure the Rs 3,600 crore deal for the company. According to the Enforcement Directorate charge sheet filed in a court here two years back, Michel had received kickbacks to the tune of 30 million Euros from AgustaWestland for the deal involving a purchase of 12 VIP helicopters. The deal, signed in 2007, was scrapped in 2013 following the bribery allegations.CBI had filed charge sheet in a trial court on September 1, 2017 against Christian and 11 other accused persons. The trial court took cognizance of the offences on October 11, 2017. CBI's charges According to the CBI, Wolfgang Max Richard Michel, father of Christian, was also a consultant of AgustaWestland, the United Kingdom for the Indian territory in 1980s had reportedly acted as a mediator in other countries too. Wolfgang Michel promoted three companies Entera Corporation, UCM International Trading Limited and Ferro-Imports Limited. Between 1987 and 1996, Entera Corporation reportedly earned more than two million pounds from India. The CBI further informed that Christain`s sister Sasha Ozeman had been in the news for standing by her brother`s side and made public statements pertaining to the involvement of Christian in the VVIP Chopper deal case. The CBI alleges that Michel paid bribes to senior Indian government officials to secure the chopper deal for Agusta in 2010. He has denied the accusations. Victory for Modi government Christian`s extradition, which took place days after a Dubai court rejected his plea against the move, marks a major success for Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government in its fight against corruption and apprehending fugitives abroad. Michel is particularly important to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the accusations against him relate to the period when the opposition and bitter foe Congress was in power. The timing is also right for the BJP as it girds for a no-holds-barred fight against Congress in elections just a few months away. How Michel is involved in the deal The CBI has alleged that Michel, who was a consultant to Agusta at the time, entered into as many as 12 contracts through two of his firms to legitimise the bribes paid to officials to secure the 556 million euro deal for the 12 AW101 helicopters. India cancelled the deal in 2013. A warrant for his arrest was issued in September 2015 and he was taken into custody in the United Arab Emirates in February 2017 after the CBI issued a red notice to Interpol. What's the way forward The police statement said that Michel would be examined with respect to his involvement in the case and confronted with documents received by the CBI that indicate the bribes he is alleged to have paid. Michel, who is presently at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters, is likely to be produced before a competent court on Wednesday. Furthermore, the CBI is likely to ask the court for extended custody of Michel for the purpose of investigation. Formal charges will hinge on the outcome of the CBI investigation.

What is the VVIP chopper scam and who is Christian Michel?

Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in politically-sensitive Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, was brought to India late Tuesday night <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/agustawestland-vvip-chopper-scam-dubai-government-extradites-christian-michel-to-india-181488">following his extradition by the UAE</a>, the CBI said.

The ruling BJP said the extradition in the case from the UPA era is a diplomatic victory for India and could spell "serious trouble" for the Congress's "first family", referring to Gandhis.

It also asserted that the development was an unequivocal affirmation of the Narendra Modi government's "seriousness in fighting corruption".

Michel landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on a Gulfstream jet at 2235 hours, official sources said.

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The operation code-named 'Unicorn' was carried out under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and being coordinated by interim CBI Director M Nageswar Rao, the CBI spokesperson said.

A team of the agency's officers led by Joint Director Sai Manohar was in Dubai to bring him back, it said.

The agency said that Michel has been brought back to India after completion of the extradition process.

The UAE government had cleared the extradition of 57-year-old Michel after his appeal against the move was turned down by a court there.

His alleged involvement in the chopper deal surfaced in 2012 as a middleman for swinging the deal in favour of AgustaWestland and for making illegal payment of commissions or kickbacks to the Indian authorities, CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal said.

Michel was wanted for investigation but he escaped and had avoided joining the probe, he said.

A charge sheet was filed against him in September last year.

"An open non-bailable arrest warrant dated September 24, 2015, was issued by the special judge, CBI cases, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi," he said.

On the basis of this warrant, a Red Corner Notice was issued by the Interpol which led to his arrest in Dubai in February 2017, he said.

It was not immediately clear whether Michel would be kept in a safe house or in the CBI headquarters itself for the night before being produced in a court.

"Michel, who has been avoiding criminal proceedings in India in the AgustaWestland case, is being extradited by the UAE authorities to India.

"Under the guidance of Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor (NSA), the entire operation is being coordinated by the in-charge Director of CBI, M Nageswara Rao," he said.

Michel was behind bars in Dubai since he was arrested and sent to custody pending the legal and judicial procedure in the UAE.

The Dubai Court of Cassation had earlier dismissed the two objections filed by Michel's lawyers and upheld the appellate court's decision to consider the possibility of extraditing him to the competent Indian authorities.

It was alleged that he had entered into a criminal conspiracy with co-accused persons, which included the then IAF chief SP Tyagi and his family members, and the public servants had abused their official positions by reducing service ceiling of the VVIPs helicopter from 6,000 metres to 4,500 metres.

The reduction in ceiling made AgustaWestland eligible for contract worth 556.262 million Euros, which was awarded to it by the Defence Ministry on February 08, 2010, for procurement of 12 VVIP helicopters.

He has been alleged to be a "historical consultant" of the AgustaWestland helicopters in the UK with technical operational knowledge of the aircraft, the military bases and the pilots, the CBI spokesperson said in a statement.

Michel worked with the company since the 1980s and before that his father had also been a consultant of the company for the Indian territory, the statement said.

He was allegedly a frequent visitor to India and was operating as a middleman for defence procurement through a wide network of sources cultivated in the IAF and the Defence Ministry at different levels, including through retired and serving IAF officials, the agency said.

Michel allegedly shared the information collected from the IAF and the ministry with his associates, who used to transmit the despatches through fax to other counterparts sitting in Italy and Switzerland, the CBI said.

"...He was updating and informing the management of Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland, namely Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini and others, about his efforts in India for securing supply contract of VVIP Helicopters," the statement said.

In July 2006, AgustaWestland's commercial manager Renzo Lunardi had proposed that Michel will join other middlemen Ralph Guido Haschke and Carlo Gerosa in carrying out "scouting and monitoring activities" with regard to the acquisition of helicopters in India, keeping in view of his "knowledge of Indian military operational mechanism", it said.

During that meeting in Italy, they had negotiated a comprehensive fee equal to 7 per cent of the supply contract amount to cover the expenses and their payments.

Michel allegedly entered into 12 contracts through two of his firms -- London-based Global Trade and Commerce and Dubai-based Global Services FZE -- with Finmeccanica to camouflage and legitimise the alleged bribe received by him for clinching the deal, the CBI said.&nbsp;

Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in politically-sensitive Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, was brought to India late Tuesday night following his extradition by the UAE, the CBI said.

Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in politically-sensitive Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, was brought to India late Tuesday night following his extradition by the UAE, the CBI said. The ruling BJP said the extradition in the case from the UPA era is a diplomatic victory for India and could spell "serious trouble" for the Congress's "first family", referring to Gandhis. It also asserted that the development was an unequivocal affirmation of the Narendra Modi government's "seriousness in fighting corruption". Michel landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on a Gulfstream jet at 2235 hours, official sources said. Sources: Questioning of alleged middleman in the #AgustaWestland helicopter deal, #ChristianMichel continues at CBI HQ, he will be produced in Delhi's Patiala House Court later today (file pic) pic.twitter.com/Uw0KuE1NDC — ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2018 × Sources: Questioning of alleged middleman in the #AgustaWestland helicopter deal, #ChristianMichel continues at CBI HQ, he will be produced in Delhi's Patiala House Court later today (file pic) pic.twitter.com/Uw0KuE1NDC — ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2018 × #WATCH: Christian Michel, alleged middleman in AgustaWestland chopper deal, brought to Delhi after being extradited from UAE pic.twitter.com/33e23YkNm9 — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2018 × Delhi: Christian Michel, alleged middleman in AgustaWestland chopper deal, brought to India after being extradited from UAE pic.twitter.com/wzNH27JM5b — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2018 × The operation code-named 'Unicorn' was carried out under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and being coordinated by interim CBI Director M Nageswar Rao, the CBI spokesperson said. A team of the agency's officers led by Joint Director Sai Manohar was in Dubai to bring him back, it said. The agency said that Michel has been brought back to India after completion of the extradition process. The UAE government had cleared the extradition of 57-year-old Michel after his appeal against the move was turned down by a court there. His alleged involvement in the chopper deal surfaced in 2012 as a middleman for swinging the deal in favour of AgustaWestland and for making illegal payment of commissions or kickbacks to the Indian authorities, CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal said. Michel was wanted for investigation but he escaped and had avoided joining the probe, he said. A charge sheet was filed against him in September last year. "An open non-bailable arrest warrant dated September 24, 2015, was issued by the special judge, CBI cases, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi," he said. On the basis of this warrant, a Red Corner Notice was issued by the Interpol which led to his arrest in Dubai in February 2017, he said. It was not immediately clear whether Michel would be kept in a safe house or in the CBI headquarters itself for the night before being produced in a court. "Michel, who has been avoiding criminal proceedings in India in the AgustaWestland case, is being extradited by the UAE authorities to India. "Under the guidance of Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor (NSA), the entire operation is being coordinated by the in-charge Director of CBI, M Nageswara Rao," he said. Michel was behind bars in Dubai since he was arrested and sent to custody pending the legal and judicial procedure in the UAE. The Dubai Court of Cassation had earlier dismissed the two objections filed by Michel's lawyers and upheld the appellate court's decision to consider the possibility of extraditing him to the competent Indian authorities. It was alleged that he had entered into a criminal conspiracy with co-accused persons, which included the then IAF chief SP Tyagi and his family members, and the public servants had abused their official positions by reducing service ceiling of the VVIPs helicopter from 6,000 metres to 4,500 metres. The reduction in ceiling made AgustaWestland eligible for contract worth 556.262 million Euros, which was awarded to it by the Defence Ministry on February 08, 2010, for procurement of 12 VVIP helicopters. He has been alleged to be a "historical consultant" of the AgustaWestland helicopters in the UK with technical operational knowledge of the aircraft, the military bases and the pilots, the CBI spokesperson said in a statement. Michel worked with the company since the 1980s and before that his father had also been a consultant of the company for the Indian territory, the statement said. He was allegedly a frequent visitor to India and was operating as a middleman for defence procurement through a wide network of sources cultivated in the IAF and the Defence Ministry at different levels, including through retired and serving IAF officials, the agency said. Michel allegedly shared the information collected from the IAF and the ministry with his associates, who used to transmit the despatches through fax to other counterparts sitting in Italy and Switzerland, the CBI said. "...He was updating and informing the management of Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland, namely Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini and others, about his efforts in India for securing supply contract of VVIP Helicopters," the statement said. In July 2006, AgustaWestland's commercial manager Renzo Lunardi had proposed that Michel will join other middlemen Ralph Guido Haschke and Carlo Gerosa in carrying out "scouting and monitoring activities" with regard to the acquisition of helicopters in India, keeping in view of his "knowledge of Indian military operational mechanism", it said. During that meeting in Italy, they had negotiated a comprehensive fee equal to 7 per cent of the supply contract amount to cover the expenses and their payments. Michel allegedly entered into 12 contracts through two of his firms -- London-based Global Trade and Commerce and Dubai-based Global Services FZE -- with Finmeccanica to camouflage and legitimise the alleged bribe received by him for clinching the deal, the CBI said.

VVIP chopper case accused Christian Michel brought to India after extradition from UAE