NEW DELHI: The CBI and ED have opposed in the Delhi HC the bail plea of Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter scam cases.These agencies said last week he must not be granted bail as he has connections to influential people. Opposing any relief, the agencies have contended he was extradited to India with great difficulty and there was every likelihood he would flee from justice if allowed to come out on bail as he had no roots in India.Michel, who was arrested in 2018 and has been in judicial custody since January 5, 2019, had been denied bail in both the CBI and ED cases by the trial court. He has now approached the HC against the lower court’s decision.They added that he had successfully evaded the entire investigation and trial in Italy , which despite being a European Union member could not successfully bring him to face the judicial process. The agencies argued that Michel cannot claim parity with other co-accused.