A local driver hired by Christian Michel, the suspected British defense middleman wanted in connection with the AgustaWestland scandal, remained in touch with him as early as last week, India Today's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has revealed.

"We spoke just 4-5 days ago," Michel's Indian driver Narayan Bahadur told the SIT team.

Bahadur, who lives in Delhi's Kalkaji area, worked with Michel for several years, driving him in and out of some of the city's plush hotels during his visits. India had virtually been a second home since 2007 for the alleged defence broker.

Bahadur had also arranged an apartment at Safdarjung Enclave in Delhi. But Michel fled India in 2012.

Talking to India Today, Bahadur recalled the day his foreign employer left the country abruptly. Here are the key highlights of the conversation: