Mehul Choksi Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal Held in London: 4 Sexual-Assault Charges, Aide’s Alleged False Job Ads EXPLAINED
The Metropolitan Police said the charges follow arrests at a Mayfair property and include allegations dating to May and August.
- Indian criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal was charged with "four counts of sexual assault" by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday, August 20, 2026, following his arrest in London.
- Officers arrested Aggarwal on Tuesday, August 11, at a Brick Street property in Mayfair listed as a luxury "Mayfair Residence Townhouse" near Hyde Park.
- While Aggarwal faces "four counts of sexual assault," his assistant, Manpreet Kaur, faces "two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of an either way offence, namely sexual assault" for incidents on May 26 and August 9.
- Both Aggarwal and Kaur appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on August 13 and are remanded in custody pending a Southwark Crown Court hearing on September 10.
- Aggarwal is a prominent advocate specializing in criminal law and extradition, having represented clients in high-profile cases including the 2G spectrum, AgustaWestland, and PNB fraud matters.
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Delhi Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal Charged in Mayfair Sexual Assault Case
Delhi lawyer Vijay Aggarwal has been arrested and charged by the Metropolitan Police in connection with alleged sexual assaults in London's Mayfair. Aggarwal, known for defending Mehul Choksi, faces four counts of sexual assault, and is set to appear in court next month. The investigation continues.
Met Police Confirms Arrest, Charges Against Delhi-based Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal in London over Alleged Sexual Assaults
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the arrest and subsequent charging of Delhi-based lawyer Vijay Aggarwal in connection with an investigation into reports of alleged sexual assaults at a property in London's Mayfair area. India News | Met Police Confirms Arrest, Charges Against Delhi-based Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal in London over Alleged Sexual Assaults.
‘Sexual assault’, Mayfair address—why Choksi, Nirav’s lawyer Vijay Aggarwal was arrested in London
Aggarwal was arrested in London’s Mayfair on 11 August along with 41-yr-old Manpreet Kaur, charged with ‘two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting commission of sexual assault’.
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