Mehul Choksi
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Enforcement Directorate claims Mehul Choksi's son also involved in money laundering
India | Jan 16, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTRohan Choksi’s name does not appear in any FIR or charge sheet so far. Mehul Choksi fled India in 2017 and is accused of causing a loss of thousands of crores of rupees to Punjab National Bank.
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Belgium Supreme Court rejects Mehul Choksi's appeal against extradition to India
World | Dec 09, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTThe Court of Appeals had ruled that Mehul Choksi, the main accused in a Rs-13,000 crore PNB scam, faces "no risk" of being denied a fair trial or subjected to ill-treatment if he is extradited to India.
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First pictures of Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail cell that will house fugitive Mehul Choksi | See pics
India | Oct 22, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTA Belgian court has confirmed that the crimes cited by India in the extradition case of the fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi are also recognised as offences under Belgian law. The court noted that Choksi faces extradition under the Belgian Extradition Act of 1874.
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Mehul Choksi suffers setback as Belgium court orders extradition to India: 'Will receive fair trail'
India | Oct 22, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTThe court in Antwerp also pointed out that Choksi is not a citizen of Belgium and it has accepted that he is a 'foreign national' as defined in law.
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Mehul Choksi's 8-year fugitive run set to end as Belgian court orders his extradition to India
World | Oct 17, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTThe order has come as a strong validation for India's case seeking his extradition, with Choksi having the option of appealing against the decision in a superior court in Belgium.
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Speed News: Shrikant Shinde Calls Emergency Meeting with Shiv Sena MPs for VP Polls
Originals | Sep 08, 2025, 10:42 PM ISTShrikant Shinde calls an emergency meeting with Shiv Sena MPs for the Vice President polls. Meanwhile, Delhi police cracked the Kalash theft case, arrested Bhushan Verma for stealing Rs 1 crore gold. Further, Nepal Gen Z protests prompt SSB to increase patrols and reinforce the India-Nepal border.
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Speed News: Shrikant Shinde Calls Emergency Meeting with Shiv Sena MPs for VP Polls
Originals | Sep 08, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTShrikant Shinde calls an emergency meeting with Shiv Sena MPs for the Vice President polls. Meanwhile, Delhi police cracked the Kalash theft case, arrested Bhushan Verma for stealing Rs 1 crore gold. Catch all the top headlines in today’s speed news.
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PNB scam case: India gives formal assurance to Belgium on fugitive Mehul Choksi's extradition
India | Sep 08, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTChoksi was arrested in Belgium in April following a formal request from Indian authorities. He and his nephew, Nirav Modi, are the primary accused in the PNB fraud case, which involves fraudulent transactions.
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Mehul Choksi's bail plea rejected by Belgian court, India pushes for extradition
India | Apr 23, 2025, 06:41 AM ISTA Belgian court has denied bail to Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case, following his recent arrest in Belgium on India’s request. India’s external affairs ministry confirmed ongoing efforts to extradite him.
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Extradition soon? CBI, ED officers to visit Belgium after Mehul Choksi's arrest in Antwerp
India | Apr 15, 2025, 09:10 AM ISTChoksi, his nephew Nirav Modi, and other family members were booked by the CBI and ED in 2018 in connection with a large-scale loan fraud at Punjab National Bank’s Brady House branch in Mumbai. Both agencies have since filed multiple charge sheets and prosecution complaints against the duo.
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Mehul Choksi owes Rs 63 lakh in Mumbai flats maintenance: Society member
Maharashtra | Apr 15, 2025, 07:15 AM ISTFugitive businessman Mehul Choksi has unpaid flat maintenance dues of around Rs 63 lakh at Gokul Apartments in Mumbai’s Malabar Hill, according to a society member. He reportedly owns three units, including an illegally occupied terrace, and hasn’t paid maintenance in over seven years.
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Who is Mehul Choksi and What Financial Offenses Is He Alleged to Have Committed? Explained
Originals | Apr 14, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTIndia has moved closer to extraditing fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, a key figure in the country’s biggest banking scam. He was arrested in Belgium on April 12 after a request from Indian agencies, including the CBI and ED. Watch the video to know more.
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Mehul Choksi tried to escape to Switzerland: How India foiled his whole plan? Explained
Explainers | Apr 14, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTAfter fleeing India in 2018, Mehul Choksi took citizenship in Antigua and was based there through a citizenship-by-investment program. He managed to secure an F residency card from Belgium on November 15 last year and used documents belonging to his wife, Preeti Choksi, who is a Belgium national.
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Mehul Choksi arrested: A look at the list of fugitive economic offenders in India
India | Apr 14, 2025, 11:22 AM ISTThe Indian authorities have long pursued Choksi, who has been officially declared a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO). However, Choksi is not the only one on that notorious list, as several other high-profile people also face similar charges and are under the radar of Indian enforcement agencies.
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Who is Mehul Choksi? Understanding the PNB scam and his arrest in Belgium
India | Apr 14, 2025, 10:22 AM ISTMehul Choksi, 65, is an Indian-born diamond trader. He primarily came to light for his alleged involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.
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Mehul Choksi, PNB scam accused, arrested in Belgium on India's extradition request
World | Apr 14, 2025, 08:38 AM ISTMehul Choksi is a key accused in the high-profile Rs 13,850 crore scam, and has been under the scanner of both the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
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PNB scam: Bank moves court seeking 'restoration' of Nirav Modi's property to recover dues
Business | Jul 12, 2023, 11:23 PM ISTPNB scam: Punjab National Bank seeks 'restoration' of Nirav Modi's property worth over Rs 71 crore to recover its dues.
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After Rahul Gandhi, defamation case against Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav in Gujarat
India | Apr 27, 2023, 12:01 AM ISTIn March, Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had said ‘only a Gujarati can be a fraudster’. The hearing regarding this application will be held on May 1.
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Mehul Choksi free to fly anywhere after being removed from Interpol database of Red Notices
India | Mar 21, 2023, 12:44 PM ISTThe Red Notice is the highest form of alert issued by the 195-member country-strong Interpol to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action.
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Fresh CBI FIR against Mehul Choksi in Canara Bank fraud of Rs 55.27 crore
India | Jul 14, 2022, 08:11 PM ISTCBI FIR against Mehul Choksi: The agency has also booked Bezel Jewellery and its whole-time directors, including Choksi, Chetna Jhaveri, Dinesh Bhatia and Milind Limaye.