EXCLUSIVE: Vijay Aggarwal faces three separate probes in UK as NCA examines cash trail

London: The case surrounding Indian criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal has taken a major new turn with sources claiming that three separate authorities in the United Kingdom are now looking into different aspects of the case.

The developments follow Aggarwal's arrest at a Mayfair property earlier this month and previous reports surrounding sexual assault charges, alleged immigration violations and the reported discovery of a substantial amount of cash.

Information obtained by WIC News suggests that the matters are now being dealt with separately with the Metropolitan Police handling and investigating the sexual assault case, immigration authorities examining his alleged working status in Britain and the National Crime Agency (NCA) reportedly looking into cash and documents allegedly recovered in connection with the Mayfair property.

Metropolitan Police case heads to Crown Court on September 10

The first of these allegations concerns the sexual assault case which is being handled by the Metropolitan Police of London.

Vijay Aggarwal, 57, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault involving two women following his arrest at a property on Brick Street, Mayfair on August 11.

His personal assistant, Manpreet Kaur, 41, has also been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of sexual assault. Both accused appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 13 and were remanded in judicial custody.

They are due to appear before Southwark Crown Court on September 10 for further proceedings in the case.

WIC News has also received more images of Vijay Aggarwal’s residence. The images show the property’s exterior as well as interior.

Immigration authorities examining alleged unauthorised work

A second and separate issue reportedly concerns Aggarwal’s immigration status and whether he was legally permitted to undertake professional work while in the United Kingdom.

Sources claim immigration authorities are examining allegations that Aggarwal had been working in Britain without the necessary permission. It is further being said that if these allegations are found to be true, he could face financial penalties upto 10,000 GBP as well as immigration consequences which could potentially include the revocation of his UK visa and removal from the country.

NCA reportedly examining cash and documents

The third strand relates to the large amounts of cash and documents which sources previously claimed were found in connection with the Mayfair property.

WIC News previously reported claims that more than £400,000 in cash had been found which raised questions over his ownership, source and whether it represented payments received from clients.

Sources now claim that the National Crime Agency in London is examining the financial aspect of the matter, including documents allegedly recovered from the property.

While there has been no public confirmation from the NCA regarding such an investigation but it is being claimed that investigators are seeking to establish whether the material could reveal a wider network of financial transactions.

Not only this, but sources claim that some of the material being examined contains references to high-profile individuals from India and the Caribbean. Investigators are reportedly working to establish the source, purpose and circumstances surrounding these alleged payments while also examining the individuals whose names have surfaced in connection with the material.

It is further being said that another possibility could emerge if Aggarwal is eventually removed from the United Kingdom and returned to India.

According to the information received by WIC News, findings from any British financial investigation could potentially be shared with relevant Indian authorities where the evidence establishes matters falling within their jurisdiction.

In such a situation, India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be handed over the case with the agency further carrying out its investigation in the country.