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.