Vijay Mallya Arrested in London
Earlier today, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that Force India boss, Vijay Mallya had been arrested in London on behalf of the Indian authorities which are investigating allegations of fraud.
The statement released – “Officers from the Metropolitan Police Exatradition Unit have this morning, Tuesday 18 April, arrested a man on an extradition warrant. Vijay Mallya, 61 (18/12/1955) was arrested on behalf of the Indian authorities in relation to accusations of fraud.“
“He was arrested after attending a central London police station and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today – 18 April.“
Since then, we have found out that Mallya appeared in court and was bailed on a £650,000 bond – he has to return for an extradition hearing on the 17th May.
It is known that the Force India boss is living in a £11.5m Hertfordshire mansion which was once owned by the father of Formula 1 driver – Lewis Hamilton.
It’s a three-storey mansion with a swimming pool and tennis court, located in Hertfordshire and is believed to have been bought by offshore companies which are linked to Vijay Mallya.
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