London: Investigation into Vijay Aggarwal’s alleged financial links set to widen as new connections emerge

London: The investigation surrounding Indian criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal is expected to widen further, with sources claiming that authorities may examine his broader financial and professional network, including individuals allegedly associated with him.

Sources familiar with the matter claim that investigators are looking into potential financial connections involving Aggarwal and individuals linked to corporate entities that have previously come under scrutiny in India.

The widening scope of the reported inquiries has also raised questions about potential financial transactions, overseas connections and the source of funds allegedly associated with the lawyer.

Authorities reportedly examining wider international connections

According to sources, authorities may also examine the overseas connections and financial dealings of individuals allegedly associated with Aggarwal.

The sources claim that investigators could look into international business relationships and financial transactions as part of efforts to establish whether any irregularities occurred.

Aggarwal, 57, was arrested in London on August 11 and faces four counts of sexual assault involving two women. His personal assistant, Manpreet Kaur, 41, also faces charges of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of sexual assault.

The case will now proceed before Southwark Crown Court where Aggarwal and Kaur are due to appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 10.

WIC News obtains exclusive pictures of Aggarwal’s Mayfair property

Meanwhile, WIC News journalist have also obtained exclusive photographs from inside and around the luxury Mayfair property linked to Aggarwal.

The property, located at 29 Brick Street in Mayfair, is situated next to the Sheraton Grand Park Lane London and is described as a four-storey, five-bedroom serviced townhouse spanning approximately 4,000 square feet.

The exclusive photographs provide a closer look at the residence that has now become central to the controversy surrounding Aggarwal.

Police arrested Aggarwal and Kaur at the Mayfair address on August 11 following allegations involving two women. Authorities also arrested a 43-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man in connection with the matter before releasing them on bail.

Sources claim more than £400,000 cash found

Moreover, London authorities found more than £400,000 in cash in connection with the Mayfair property. The reported discovery has put further focus on the source of the money and payments Aggarwal allegedly received from clients.

Sources also claim that a massive investigation will now be launched in India which could examine Aggarwal's wider financial and professional network, including officers, members of judiciary as well as politicians. Not only this, but the clients who paid him in cash could also become the center of a massive investigation.

Notably, Aggarwal is widely known for representing Indian fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi in legal proceedings connected with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank fraud case.

Questions have also emerged over alleged financial links involving Aggarwal, Choksi and UK-based lawyer Michael Polak. Both of these lawyers are alleged to have managed Choksi’s undisclosed funds or black money.

Sources familiar with the matter claim that several individuals has been associated with Aggarwal and is now likely to face scrutiny as authorities are investigating people connected with the lawyer.

Sources claim more than £400,000 in cash was found

Sources further claim that London authorities discovered more than £400,000 in cash in connection with the Mayfair property.

The reported discovery has raised questions about the source of the money and whether any of the funds were connected to payments Aggarwal allegedly received from clients. The circumstances surrounding the reported cash discovery and any related financial investigation have not been officially confirmed.

Aggarwal, 57, was arrested in London on August 11 and faces four counts of sexual assault involving two women. His personal assistant, Manpreet Kaur, 41, also faces charges of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of sexual assault.

The case will now proceed before Southwark Crown Court where Aggarwal and Kaur are due to appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 10.

WIC News obtains exclusive pictures of Aggarwal’s Mayfair property

Meanwhile, WIC News journalist have also obtained exclusive photographs from inside and around the luxury Mayfair property linked to Aggarwal.

The property, located at 29 Brick Street in Mayfair, is situated next to the Sheraton Grand Park Lane London and is described as a four-storey, five-bedroom serviced townhouse spanning approximately 4,000 square feet.

The exclusive photographs provide a closer look at the residence that has now become central to the controversy surrounding Aggarwal.

Police arrested Aggarwal and Kaur at the Mayfair address on August 11 following allegations involving two women. Authorities also arrested a 43-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man in connection with the matter before releasing them on bail.

Sources claim more than £400,000 cash found

Moreover, London authorities found more than £400,000 in cash in connection with the Mayfair property. The reported discovery has put further focus on the source of the money and payments Aggarwal allegedly received from clients.

Sources also claim that a massive investigation will now be launched in India which could examine Aggarwal's wider financial and professional network, including officers, members of judiciary as well as politicians. Not only this, but the clients who paid him in cash could also become the center of a massive investigation.

Notably, Aggarwal is widely known for representing Indian fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi in legal proceedings connected with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank fraud case.

Questions have also emerged over alleged financial links involving Aggarwal, Choksi and UK-based lawyer Michael Polak. Both of these lawyers are alleged to have managed Choksi’s undisclosed funds or black money.