Mehul Choksi’s Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal Detained In London Over Alleged Immigration Violations
Indian criminal defence lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, who has represented fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi in several legal proceedings, was reportedly detained by British immigration authorities in London over alleged immigration and work-permit violations. According to reports, UK immigration officials inspected a property in London’s Mayfair area following a complaint from the landlord. Aggarwal was…
According to reports, British immigration authorities detained Indian criminal defence lawyer Vijay Aggarwal in London over alleged immigration and work-permit violations. The detention occurred following a complaint from a landlord who inspected a property in London’s Mayfair area. Allegedly, Aggarwal had undertaken professional work in Britain without the necessary permissions.
During the inspection, a significant amount of cash was reportedly found at the premises, and the source of the money is currently under investigation. Junior lawyers associated with Aggarwal's firm were also present at the property during the inspection. CBI chargesheets were filed against former Auditor and three Gitanjali Gems executives in connection with the Mehul Choksi-linked PNB fraud case.
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