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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.
Syrian Interim President Seeks Extradition of Bashar al-Assad During Historic Moscow Visit
Oct 15, 2025 08:05 pm CST
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Moscow to request Russia's extradition of former ruler Bashar al-Assad, who faces war crimes allegations. The diplomatic meeting with President Putin will also address bilateral relations, Russian military bases in Syria, and economic investments amid uncertain Russian-Syrian relations following Assad's December ouster.
Indian-Origin Man Extradited From US To Canada In Connection With 2021 Assault Case
Oct 05, 2025 05:07 pm CST
Sukhpreet Singh, a 25-year-old Indian-origin man arrested in Texas, has been extradited to Canada to face charges of aggravated assault in connection with the 2021 attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri. Singh becomes the eighth suspect charged in the case, which is linked to Hajtamiri's subsequent kidnapping from Wasaga Beach in 2022. Authorities continue to investigate her disappearance with a CAD 100,000 reward offered for information.
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.
New Zealand Mother Guilty Of Killing 2 Children, Stashing Bodies In Suitcase
Sep 23, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, was extradited from Seoul in 2022 after the remains of her children were discovered in suitcases left at a storage unit in south Auckland.
Shipowner Linked To Beirut Port Blast Held In Bulgaria
Sep 16, 2025 07:14 pm CST
A shipowner wanted over a 2020 blast at Beirut port that killed more than 220 people has been arrested in Bulgaria.
Who Is Simon Leviev, Israeli Fraudster Arrested In Georgia
Sep 16, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Simon Leviev, known to the world as the "Tinder Swindler," built a global reputation through deception.
Khalistani Threat, Extradition Of Fugitives, FTA: India's Agenda Ahead Of PM Modi's UK Visit
Jul 23, 2025 01:48 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an official visit to the United Kingdom on 23rd July for discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the finalisation of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
Need Both Pakistan And India, Islamabad "A Phenomenal Partner": Top US General
Jun 11, 2025 10:48 pm CST
A top US General, in a statement under oath, has stressed that Washington needs to have a strong relationship with both New Delhi and Islamabad/Rawalpindi, suggesting that the equation cannot be binary in nature.