Event Brief
Aug 20, 2026 at 8:19 AM ET
Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal charged with sexual assault in London
By The BriefBrief
Criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, who represented fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, was charged with four counts of sexual assault after his arrest in London, the Metropolitan Police said. His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested and charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault.
WHO: Vijay Aggarwal; Manpreet Kaur; Metropolitan Police
WHAT: Vijay Aggarwal was charged with four counts of sexual assault after his arrest in London; his assistant Manpreet Kaur was also charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: London, UK
WHY: Charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault.
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