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Christian James Michel, a British middleman wanted by Indian investigative agencies in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, has till October 2 to challenge his extradition decision issued by a Dubai court, Khaleej Times can reveal.
In a decision dated September 2, the Dubai Court of Appeals had ruled that he can be extradited to the authorities concerned in India. However, the extradition decision has to be approved by the UAE Minister of Justice before its implementation procedures can start.
The Briton, who is accused of organising bribes in exchange for a contract for VVIP helicopters, has 30 days from the day the decision was issued to appeal it, a source said.
Michel is out on bail, while his passport remains seized with the authorities here.
The ruling follows deliberation by a bench presided over by judge Eissa Mohamed Sherif, with member judges Rashid Mohamed Al Sumairi and Ashraf Mohamed Al Shawadfi. The September 2 decision, however, was pronounced by a different set of judges.
Michel's extradition request had previously been closed administratively here as the necessary papers were not then available from India. Once his file was complete, the case was re-opened, after which he was summoned again.
When Khaleej Times contacted the British Embassy in Dubai about the decision, the mission said it was "assisting a British man in Dubai", and has "been in contact with local authorities".
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