Mehul Choksi’s lawyer Vijay Aggarwal arrested in UK on sexual‑assault charge

British police have arrested Vijay Aggarwal, the legal counsel for fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, on a charge of sexual assault. The arrest was made in the United Kingdom, where Aggarwal was reportedly present at the time of the allegation. No further details about the incident or the victim have been released by the authorities.

The detention comes as part of an ongoing investigation, and law enforcement officials have confirmed that procedural steps are being followed. Aggarwal has not made any public comment, and his legal team has yet to issue a statement regarding the charges.

The case adds a new dimension to the legal challenges surrounding individuals linked to the Choksi saga, which has attracted significant media attention in India and abroad. Authorities in the UK are expected to process the suspect through the standard judicial process.

The Times of India reported the development, noting that the arrest does not appear to be related to any ongoing extradition or financial investigations concerning Choksi himself.