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Belgium Detains Mehul Choksi as India Pushes for Extradition in PNB Fraud Case

The fugitive businessman awaits a decision by Belgium's Justice Minister on India's extradition request, with legal and diplomatic efforts intensifying.

Fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi is accused of cheating Punjab National Bank and other banks of thousands of crores of rupees –– nearly $2 billion (ANI)
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Overview

  • Mehul Choksi, wanted in the ₹13,850 crore Punjab National Bank fraud, was arrested in Belgium on April 12, 2025, following India's extradition request.
  • Belgium's Justice Minister, Annelies Verlinden, will evaluate the dual-criminality criteria and decide on the legality of the extradition request.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating closely with Belgian authorities to expedite the extradition process.
  • Choksi's legal team is preparing to challenge the extradition on jurisdictional and human rights grounds, potentially delaying proceedings.
  • The extradition request cites multiple charges under Indian law and international conventions, including the UNTOC and UNCAC, highlighting the transnational nature of the case.