Accused arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari’s case “dissolved”, trial to resume in June next year

On Friday 11^th September, extradition of another alleged economic offender and accused arms dealer, Sanjay Bhandari, that was scheduled at the same court was ‘dissolved’. Bhandari, who was arrested on an extradition warrant back in July, was due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London for a case management hearing. But District Judge D J Goldsmith said the hearing had been vacated as all outstanding matters had been dealt with between the parties, with directions given via email. Mr Bhandari’s bail has been extended till 5 February 2021, and the trial will begin on 7 June next year.