AgustaWestland chopper scam

AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam: SC to hear bail pleas of Christian Michel on Nov 28

The lawyer had said that Michel’s case is that under sections 8 and 9 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, the maximum sentence is five years and he has undergone nearly four years.

Nov 22, 2022, 19:51 PM IST

Delhi court dismisses interim bail plea of VVIP chopper scam Christian Michel to celebrate Easter

Special Judge Arvind Kumar refused to grant the relief to Michel.

Apr 18, 2019, 16:45 PM IST

Christian Michel seeks bail to celebrate Easter; Delhi court reserves order

Special Judge Arvind Kumar said he would pronounce order at 4pm after hearing argument of lawyers from both sides.

Apr 18, 2019, 11:51 AM IST

AgustaWestland scam: ED files supplementary charge sheet against Christian Michel

The Enforcement Directorate Thursday filed a supplementary charge sheet against Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in the AgustaWestland chopper scam, before a Delhi court. Watch this video to know more.

Apr 04, 2019, 23:24 PM IST

Christian Michel may abscond from India if released on bail: CBI, ED tell Delhi court

Michel's lawyer had filed a bail application saying the CBI and ED had not filed charge sheet against him within the stipulated time frame of 60 days.

Feb 12, 2019, 19:38 PM IST

British High Commission in India gets consular access to Christian Michel

On Thursday, Michel had moved an application before a special CBI court, seeking permission to make international calls to family, friends and his lawyers. 

Jan 11, 2019, 12:40 PM IST

Christian Michel seeks permission to make international calls to family, friends, lawyers

 The CBI court has now asked the jail superintendent to submit a report in the matter on January 14.

Jan 10, 2019, 15:45 PM IST

Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any deal or procurement: Former defence minister AK Antony

According to Antony, the former UPA government initiated a prob whenever media reports talked about corruption in any deal.

Dec 31, 2018, 14:31 PM IST

Congress rattled after Christian Michel's extradition, sends team to defend him: BJP

Party spokesperson Sambit Patra said Congress leaders are having sleepless nights since the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper scam was extradited to India.

Dec 06, 2018, 13:50 PM IST

British High Commission seeks consular access to Christian Michel

Christian Michel was brought to India late Tuesday night following his extradition by the UAE in connection with the AgustaWestland chopper scam case.

Dec 06, 2018, 10:55 AM IST

AgustaWestland scam: Congress hits back at BJP after Christian Michel's extradition

PM Narendra Modi has said that the extradition of Christian Michel from UAE is a massive achievement in the case.

Dec 05, 2018, 14:59 PM IST

Does Congress want to save Christian Michel, asks Amit Shah

BJP has said that the extradition of Christian Michel - the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper scam - is a major achievement for the Narendra Modi government.

Dec 05, 2018, 11:39 AM IST

AgustaWestland chopper scam: The what, who, when and how of a scam that shook a nation

A deal to purchase 12 VIP helicopters from an Italian company went horribly wrong after allegations of kickbacks surfaced.

Dec 05, 2018, 07:18 AM IST

AgustaWestland case: CBI challenges ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi's bail, Delhi HC issues notice

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday challenged the bail given to former Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi, who was arrested on December 9 in connection with the AgustaWestland chopper bribery scam.

Dec 30, 2016, 13:56 PM IST

PM Modi rakes up Agusta case in poll rally, says 'If Italy court indicts them what can I do?'

PM Modi has also highlighted various schemes of his government such Mudra Yojna at the rally. 

May 06, 2016, 19:39 PM IST

VVIP chopper cam: Ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi reaches CBI office for questioning

Tyagi has been named in the FIR in the chopper deal along with 13 others including his brothers -- Sanjeev, Rajeev and Sandeep -- and European middlemen Guido Haschke and Carlo Gerosa.

May 03, 2016, 04:01 AM IST

AgustaWestland row: TMC gives notice in Rajya Sabha

AgustaWestland`s Rs 3,600 crore contract for supplying 12 VVIP choppers to the Indian Air Force had been scrapped by the previous UPA regime.

May 02, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

VVIP chopper deal probe: CBI to grill former-IAF chief SP Tyagi, his 2 brothers today; major set-back for Sonia Gandhi?

Tyagi would be confronted today with fresh evidence and documents obtained by CBI.  

May 02, 2016, 03:56 AM IST

VVIP chopper scam: RSS mouthpiece dares Congress to reveal who's 'Signora Gandhi' mentioned in Italian court

The Italian court has described this Signora as the "driving force" behind the helicopter scam, the RSS mouthpiece said.

May 01, 2016, 20:48 PM IST

Modi govt does not interfere in functioning of CBI: Union Minister Jitendra Singh​

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday hit out at former Defence Minister AK Antony for his remarks on chopper scam, claiming that he was speaking from the mindset of ten years of UPA rule when "they were dictating the CBI" even as he asserted that the Narendra Modi government does not interfere in the functioning of the probe agency.

May 01, 2016, 00:32 AM IST