Nirav Modi
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.
Nirav Modi's Legal Battle Continues: Seeks Trial Delay in UK Due to Prison Constraints
Dec 06, 2025 02:50 am CST
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India for a $2 billion fraud case, has requested an adjournment of his UK trial citing limited access to legal documents after being transferred to HMP Pentonville. Currently fighting both an $8 million Bank of India debt case and extradition proceedings, Modi faces challenging prison conditions while his legal appeal is set to be heard later this month.
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.
India's Extradition Progress: 42 Fugitives Returned in Two Years, Amit Shah Discusses Future Plans for Nirav Modi and Mallya
Nov 02, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reveals that 42 fugitives have been extradited to India in the past two years, detailing the complex process of bringing back high-profile economic offenders like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya. Shah explains how India Net, operating under the CBI, uses international cooperation and legal frameworks to pursue fugitives across borders.
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.
Nirav Modi Reveals "Sensational Developments" Coming in UK Extradition Case: PNB Fraud Investigation Update
Oct 19, 2025 02:24 am CST
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, imprisoned in London for over six years on fraud charges related to the $2 billion PNB scam, has informed a UK court about upcoming "sensational developments" in his extradition case. While defending himself in an unrelated $8 million Bank of India debt case, Modi expressed optimism about his prospects as a new hearing approaches in November following the court's acceptance of fresh evidence in his long-running extradition battle.
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.