Lawyer who represented Mehul Choksi charged with sexual assault in London
Vijay Aggarwal, a prominent lawyer known for representing fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault in London. His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also charged with encouraging or assisting the assault, and both remain in custody pending a court hearing.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile legal figure and raises significant concerns regarding criminal conduct and the integrity of legal representation in international fraud cases.
Criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, who has represented fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault after his arrest in London, the Metropolitan Police said on Thursday (August 20, 2026). Mr. Aggarwal, a prominent advocate, was arrested last week on Tuesday (August 11) at a property in the posh Mayfair area of the U.K. capital.
He has represented Choksi in fraud and money laundering proceedings.
Aggarwal was charged on last Thursday (August 13) and appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, where he was remanded in custody until the next hearing in the criminal matter at Southwark Crown Court on September 10.
His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault.
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