Mehul Choksi
Belgium's Supreme Court Rejects Mehul Choksi's Appeal Against India's Extradition Request in Rs 13,000 Crore PNB Fraud Case
Dec 10, 2025 02:02 am CST
Belgium's Court of Cassation has rejected fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi's appeal against India's extradition request related to the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud. The ruling upholds the Antwerp Court of Appeal's decision that declared India's extradition request "enforceable," dismissing Choksi's claims of potential unfair trial or mistreatment in India. This development marks a significant step in India's efforts to bring Choksi to justice for allegedly siphoning off Rs 6,400 crore in the massive banking scam.
Notorious Indian Fugitives: From Goa Nightclub Owners to High-Profile Financial Criminals on Interpol's Radar
Dec 09, 2025 05:42 pm CST
This comprehensive article explores India's most notable fugitives, beginning with the Luthra brothers who recently fled to Thailand following a deadly nightclub fire in Goa that killed 25 people. The piece details how these individuals have evaded Indian justice systems and their current status on Interpol's watch list, including infamous figures like Dawood Ibrahim, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and Vijay Mallya, their alleged crimes, and the ongoing extradition efforts to bring them to justice.
Court Rejects Mehul Choksi's Plea to Dismiss Fugitive Economic Offender Status in ₹13,000 Crore PNB Fraud Case
Nov 29, 2025 02:51 am CST
A special Mumbai court has rejected diamantaire Mehul Choksi's application to dismiss proceedings classifying him as a Fugitive Economic Offender in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. Despite his recent arrest in Belgium, the Enforcement Directorate successfully argued that FEO proceedings can only terminate when the accused returns to India. Choksi continues to fight extradition while his nephew and co-accused Nirav Modi remains imprisoned in London.
ED Transfers Four Mumbai Properties Linked to Mehul Choksi in PNB Fraud Case Recovery Efforts
Nov 25, 2025 02:30 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has transferred four Mumbai residential flats connected to Mehul Choksi to a liquidator as part of ongoing recovery efforts in the Rs 6,097.63 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. This action adds to the Rs 2,565.90 crore in assets already seized, with proceeds intended to benefit victim banks and creditors through court-supervised auctions.
Mumbai Court Approves Auction of Mehul Choksi's Properties Worth Rs 46 Crore in PNB Fraud Case
Nov 09, 2025 02:16 pm CST
A Mumbai special court has authorized the valuation and auction of 13 unsecured properties linked to fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, worth approximately Rs 46 crore. These assets include flats, commercial units, and silver bricks connected to Gitanjali Gems Ltd, the company central to the Rs 23,000 crore PNB fraud case. Meanwhile, Choksi has challenged his extradition ruling in Belgium's Supreme Court.
Mehul Choksi Challenges India Extradition Order in Belgium's Supreme Court: Latest Updates on PNB Scam Case
Nov 04, 2025 02:33 am CST
Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has appealed to Belgium's Supreme Court against his extradition to India in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB fraud case. The Antwerp Court of Appeal previously ruled his extradition as "enforceable," finding no risk of unfair trial or ill-treatment in India. Choksi, who fled to Antigua in 2018 before the scam was detected, allegedly siphoned Rs 6,400 crore personally. His extradition remains suspended during the appeal process.
Belgium Court Approves Mehul Choksi's Extradition to India in PNB Fraud Case: Legal Analysis and Next Steps
Oct 22, 2025 01:41 pm CST
A Belgian court has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India, finding no legal barriers to his transfer. The court dismissed Choksi's claims of potential persecution, ruling that charges related to the Rs 13,850 crore Punjab National Bank fraud are serious enough to justify extradition. While Choksi can appeal within 15 days, the ruling represents a significant step toward bringing the 65-year-old businessman to justice in India.
Belgian Court Approves Extradition of Fugitive Diamond Trader Mehul Choksi to India: Complete Case Details
Oct 18, 2025 01:14 am CST
A Belgian court has approved Mehul Choksi's extradition to India for alleged bank frauds worth Rs 13,000 crore. Arrested in Antwerp in April, the fugitive diamond trader faces multiple charges including fraud and corruption, while India has assured proper detention facilities meeting European standards.
India's Home Minister Proposes International Standard Prisons and Passport Cancellation to Combat Fugitive Extradition Challenges
Oct 16, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed creating special international-standard prisons in each state and implementing automatic passport cancellation for individuals with Interpol red notices. These measures aim to counter fugitives' claims of poor prison conditions and restrict their international movement. With 338 extradition requests pending, Shah emphasized the need for specialized extradition cells in state police departments and better utilization of the new "trial in absentia" provision under reformed criminal laws.
Maiank Mehta Granted Pardon in PNB Fraud Case: Nirav Modi's Brother-in-Law Turns Approver
Sep 27, 2025 11:20 am CST
Nirav Modi's brother-in-law Maiank Mehta has been pardoned by a special court in the Punjab National Bank fraud case, becoming an approver who must provide full disclosure about the Rs 13,000 crore scam. The British citizen voluntarily returned to India in 2021 to assist investigations into one of India's largest banking frauds.