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15 Apr

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium; Authorities Confirm India’s Extradition Request

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Brussels/New Delhi (National Times): Belgian authorities have confirmed the arrest of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, stating that he is currently in custody following his detention on April 12. The Belgian Justice Department also acknowledged receiving a formal extradition request from India. “The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice can confirm that Mr. Mehul Choksi was arrested on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He is currently being held pending judicial proceedings, with access to legal counsel assured,” the department told NDTV. Further details were withheld, citing standard protocols in ongoing legal matters. Choksi, 65, is a central figure in the massive…

Mehul Choksi’s Lawyers to Seek Bail in Belgium Over Health Concerns

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Brussels/New Delhi (National Times): Fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, recently arrested in Belgium, is preparing to challenge his custody through legal means. His legal counsel, Vijay Aggarwal, confirmed plans to file an appeal for Choksi’s release, citing deteriorating health and ongoing cancer treatment as the primary reasons. Choksi was apprehended over the weekend after Belgian authorities tracked him down. Sources stated that preparations are underway for a possible extradition to India. However, his defense team is pushing back, emphasizing that his medical condition makes incarceration unsuitable. “My client is currently being held in Belgium. We will be filing an appeal…

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium While Plotting Escape to Switzerland, Tracked by Indian Agencies for Years

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Belgium (National Times): Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium while allegedly planning an escape to Switzerland, marking a major breakthrough for Indian investigative agencies after a seven-year international manhunt. Choksi, wanted in connection with the Rs 12,636 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, had fled India in 2018 just before the scam surfaced. The CBI and Enforcement Directorate had been tracking his movements across multiple countries ever since. A key figure in the PNB case, Choksi, along with his nephew Nirav Modi, his wife Ami Modi, and his brother Neeshal Modi, is accused of defrauding the state-run…