Christian Michel James gets bail in AgustaWestland money laundering case, to stay in CBI custody

Key Points

1. Rouse Avenue court ordered the release of Christian Michel James in the money laundering case on **December 20, 2025**.
2. James remains in custody in the CBI case.
3. James sought release after completing the maximum sentence of **7 years** in custody for money laundering.
4. The case relates to the **₹3,60-crore** AugustaWestland helicopter deal registered by the CBI in **2013**.
5. It is alleged that a **₹200 crore** kickback was paid in the deal.
6. Christian Michel James was extradited to India in **December 2018**.
7. The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court granted bail to James, requiring bail bonds of **Rs. five lakh** in each case and passport surrender.