Mehul Choksi

Belgian Court Denies Bail to Fugitive Mehul Choksi in ₹13,500 Cr PNB Scam

23 Apr 2025

In a major development, a Belgian court has denied bail to fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. Choksi was arrested in Belgium on April 12, following a request by Indian authorities. The...

When Mehul Choksi Cried ‘Abduction’ and Linked a Hungarian Woman to the ‘Honeytrap’ Scheme

14 Apr 2025

Almost four years ago, before his recent Belgian arrest, Indian diamantaire fugitive Mehul Choksi was at the center of a global controversy when he was apprehended in the Dominican Republic for unauthorized entry. His arrest in the Caribbean island nation was associated with a shocking allegation that he was kidnapped...

Who is Barbara Jabarika? The Woman Behind Mehul Choksi’s Bizarre Honey-Trap

14 Apr 2025

Indian authorities finally caught up with fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi. Over the weekend, he was arrested by Belgian police as he allegedly tried to escape to Switzerland to seek medical care. The arrest was the culmination of a determined seven-year manhunt in various nations. One of the most bizarre...

Fugitive Mehul Choksi Arrested—Why His Return to India Isn’t Guaranteed Yet

14 Apr 2025

Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, wanted by Indian authorities in the ₹13,850 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, was arrested in Belgium on Saturday by local law enforcement. The 65-year-old has been on the run since 2018 and is facing multiple charges filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)...

Mehul Choksi Tried to Flee to Switzerland, But India Foiled His Escape: Report

14 Apr 2025

Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, who is also accused in the huge ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been detained by police in Belgium, a big relief for India's long effort to extradite him. Choksi was detained during the weekend in Antwerp after Belgian police stopped...

How Mehul Choksi Pulled Off the Rs. 13,500 Crore PNB Scam | TDG Explainer

14 Apr 2025

In 2018, Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's second-largest state-run bank, reported a colossal fraud that rocked the financial community. The Rs. 13,500 crore fraud was traced to one Mumbai branch and involved high-profile individuals like billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, the managing director of Gitanjali Gems....

Why India Wants Mehul Choksi Back, Diamond Tycoon Arrested in Belgium | TDG Explainer

14 Apr 2025

India has been trying to catch hold of the elusive diamond trader Mehul Choksi for years. But recent news on April 12 has provided a ray of hope for Indian authorities to bring him back home. The 65-year-old entrepreneur, who is accused in the gargantuan Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan...

Mehul Choksi’s Lawyer to File Bail Agianst Arrest in Belgium, Citing Cancer Treatment

14 Apr 2025

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, was arrested in Belgium on Saturday following India’s extradition request. His legal team has now announced that they are preparing to file an appeal against his arrest. Choksi's lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, on Monday confirmed...

Belgium Detains Mehul Choksi for Extradition Over Rs.13,500-Crore PNB Loan Fraud

14 Apr 2025

Mehul Choksi, the fugitive diamantaire, was arrested by Belgian authorities in response to India’s extradition request. This development comes after reports revealed that he had been living in Antwerp with his wife, Preeti Choksi. India Pushes for Choksi’s Extradition In March, Associated Times reported that Indian authorities had formally requested...

Mehul Choksi Confirmed in Belgium, Extradition Efforts Underway

26 Mar 2025

Mehul Choksi, a diamond dealer on the run and among India's most wanted in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been officially reported to be in Belgium. The Belgian foreign ministry has confirmed his presence, stating that they "attaches great importance and attention to it." But Belgium...

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