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4w ago

Belgium Confirms Fugitive Mehul Choksi's Presence, Monitors Extradition Case

Indian authorities push for extradition of the businessman accused in the ₹13,500 crore PNB fraud, as Belgium acknowledges his residency status.

Earlier Antigua and Barbuda foreign minister had confirmed that Mehul Choksi left the island for medical attention abroad.
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Overview

  • Belgium's Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs has confirmed awareness of Mehul Choksi's presence in Antwerp and is closely monitoring the case.
  • Choksi, wanted in India for his alleged role in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud, reportedly used fabricated documents to secure Belgian residency.
  • Indian authorities have requested Choksi's extradition to India, but no formal action has yet been reported by Belgium's justice department.
  • Choksi, previously based in Antigua and Barbuda, left the island citing medical treatment needs and is reportedly planning a move to Switzerland for further treatment.
  • Choksi's nephew, Nirav Modi, who is also implicated in the PNB fraud, continues to contest extradition from the UK while lodged in a London jail.