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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.
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.