PNB scam

Belgian Court Again Denies Bail To Mehul Choksi Ahead Of Extradition Hearing

Mehul Choksi 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. 

Aug 30, 2025, 20:50 PM IST

SEBI Freezes Mehul Choksi’s Bank Accounts And Investments To Recover Rs 2.1 Crore

The amount is related to a penalty imposed on him for violating insider trading rules in the shares of Gitanjali Gems.

Jun 06, 2025, 16:40 PM IST

London High Court Rejects PNB Scam Accused Nirav Modi’s 10th Bail Plea; Extradition Case Moves Forward

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed the development, stating that Nirav Modi's bail plea was vigorously opposed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in London.

May 15, 2025, 23:30 PM IST

Mehul Choksi Accuses Belgian Authorities Of Violating Natural Justice, Seeks Fresh Relief

Mehul Choksi further contends that the authorities not only disregarded due process but also violated his fundamental rights, contravening the principles of natural justice. 

Apr 29, 2025, 12:04 PM IST

Mehul Choksi's Human Rights Will Be Affected If Extradited: Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal

Mehul Choksi was apprehended by Belgian authorities on Saturday after his presence in the country was officially verified. 

Apr 14, 2025, 13:42 PM IST

From Antigua To Antwerp: How India Hunted Down Mehul Choksi In Belgium

Mehul Choksi fled India in 2018, initially travelling to the United States before settling in Antigua. A year prior, in 2017, he had acquired Antiguan nationality. 

Apr 14, 2025, 11:24 AM IST

'Full Wallet, Fleet Of Lawyers': PNB Scam Whistleblower Flags Challenges For India In Mehul Choksi's Extradition

Mehul Choksi Arrested: Punjab National Bank scam whistleblower said that the process is not going to be smooth for India as Choksi not only has a lot of money but also a fleet of good lawyers. 

Apr 14, 2025, 11:11 AM IST

UK Court Dismisses Nirav Modi's Bail Plea In PNB Scam Case

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are the main accused in the PNB scam.

May 07, 2024, 22:15 PM IST

Rare Indian 'JEWEL': The Story Of A Gujarati Diamantaire Who Took Refuge In Viv Richards' Home Town After Defaulting On Loans Worth Rs 7,848 Crore

India's Biggest Bank Frauds: Mehul Choksi, a fugitive diamantaire, is at the top of the list of India's worst willful defaulters after defaulting on loans totaling Rs 7,848 crore.

Aug 21, 2023, 12:30 PM IST

CBI files new cheating case filed against fugitive Mehul Choksi

The cheating against fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi and his company Gitanjali Gems has been filed by the Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) for allegedly defrauding them, reported ANI.

May 02, 2022, 16:32 PM IST

Mehul Choksi's properties confiscated by Income Tax Dept in multi-crore PNB scam

Assets amounting to Rs 19,111.20 crore relating to fugitives economic offenders Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi have been attached by March 15, 2022.  

Apr 16, 2022, 11:55 AM IST

Mehul Choksi, the fugitive PNB scam accused, fears he may be 'coerced and kidnapped again'

The fugitive diamantaire said that he is seeking help for the 'disastrous state' of his mental health.

Nov 29, 2021, 09:10 AM IST

Nirav Modi files fresh appeal against extradition, claims risk of suicide in Mumbai jail

During the “renewal application” hearing before Justice Martin Chamberlain, Nirav's lawyers sought to establish the grounds for a full High Court appeal hearing by claiming it would be oppressive to extradite him due to his mental condition that could lead to suicidal impulses.

Jul 21, 2021, 21:32 PM IST

'Total nonsense': Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit on claims that his govt was involved in Mehul Choksi's abduction

PM Skerrit has refuted the allegations of a plot between India and the Dominica government to kidnap Choksi from neighbouring Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda, where he was staying since 2018 as a citizen, after fleeing from India, and bring him to Dominica, the news portal reported.

Jul 02, 2021, 09:15 AM IST

Nirav Modi’s sister transfers Rs 17.25 crore from UK bank account to Enforcement Directorate

Purvi Modi claimed that she was not aware of the bank account that was opened in her name by her brother and that she informed the investigating agency when she came to know about it.

Jul 01, 2021, 18:10 PM IST

Mehul Choksi case: Antigua & Barbuda PM Gaston Browne says 'no conclusive evidence' diamantaire was abducted

Mehul Choksi, wanted in Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case in India, had mysteriously gone missing on May 23 from Antigua and Barbuda where he has been staying since 2018 as a citizen.

Jun 23, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

Mehul Choksi's bail plea rejected

The Dominica High Court has denied bail to Mehul Choksi in the case of illegal entry into the island country after his mysterious disappearance from neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda.

Jun 12, 2021, 15:18 PM IST

Mehul Choksi's wife tears apart Barbara Jabarica's claims, says 'state-sponsored kidnapping gone wrong'

Priti Choksi alleged that the entire episode of Choksi`s disappearance and reappearance exposes the lies of the Antiguan Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, who said that her husband went to Dominica with Barbara Jabarica, who later said that she never went to Dominica.

Jun 11, 2021, 07:27 AM IST

Mehul Choksi, fugitive Indian diamantaire and PNB scam accused, declared 'prohibited immigrant' in Dominica

This new twist in Mehul Choksi’s case is likely to boost India’s effort to deport him back to the country to face trial in the PNB scam case.

Jun 10, 2021, 11:35 AM IST

What is the truth of the "Raj" of Mehul Choksi fugitive in the PNB scam?

Mehul Choksi's alleged girlfriend Barbara Jarabica claimed that she had no role in the abduction of the fugitive businessman. In an interview with Zee Media, Jarabica said that Mehul Choksi approached her during his visit to Antigua last year and introduced himself as "Raj".

Jun 09, 2021, 11:18 AM IST