VVIP chopper case: 'Michel received money from other defence deals as well'

The ED's special public prosecutors, D P Singh and N K Matta, also told the court that the "accused has also routed money through 'hawala' operators for acquiring cash and for the purchase of property

Alleged middleman Christian Michel, arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, received money from other defence deals as well which was to be probed, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Saturday told a Delhi court, which sent the accused to judicial custody.

The agency told special judge Arvind Kumar that Michel had received 24.25 million euros and 1,60,96,245 pounds from the AgustaWestland deal."During the interrogation, it was observed that he had also received money from other defence deals, which the ED will enquire," it said.

The ED's special public prosecutors, D P Singh and N K Matta, also told the court that the "accused