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"We are working closely with Belgian side on Mehul Choksi's extradition":
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that based on India's extradition request, fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium and the Indian government is working closely with Belgian authorities to facilitate his extradition.
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"Great example of India-US cooperation over terrorism": US official Margar
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The US State Department's Hindustani spokesperson, Margaret MacLeod, hailed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, as a significant example of India-US cooperation against terrorism.
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"Those who have looted India are not safe anywhere in world": Former Uttar
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice on Monday confirmed that fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested on April 12 and is currently being held in detention. It further said that India has also introduced a request for his extradition.
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"Should be extradited to India": Congress leader TS Singh Deo on Mehul Cho
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Mehul Choksi fled India on January 2, 2018. He is wanted by the CBI and ED for allegedly defrauding the Punjab National Bank (PNB) of Rs 13,850 crore.
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"Getting somebody from EU is toughest": Former CBI Director on Mehul Choks
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice on Monday confirmed that fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested on April 12 and is currently being held in detention. It further said that India has also introduced a request for his extradition.
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Belgium confirms arrest of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, says India h
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice on Monday confirmed that Indian businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested on Saturday and is currently being held in detention.
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"Govt's diplomacy quite successful": Law Minister Meghwal on Choksi's poss
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
"Look, our external affairs minister has said clearly, and I will also repeat it. The government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had successful diplomacy, which is part of the foreign policy. Because of successful diplomacy only we can do this work (extradition). Thi
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"Can't say how long Choksi's extradition would take," says former diplomat
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Giving an example of the recent extradition of Thawwur Rana from the US, Fabian said that it took 17 years for him to be extradited, and hence we must not expect the same with Choksi soon.
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"Some recent instances are giving encouragement": Gitanjali Gems Ex-MD on
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The former MD of Gitanjali Gems also called on authorities to be better prepared this time, recalling how Choksi had previously escaped legal action in Dominica.
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Wouldn't be easy to bring him back to India, says complainant Vaibhav Khur
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Vaibhav Khuraniya, one of the complainants in a fraud case against Choksi, said that it may not be easy to bring him back to India due to legal complexities involved in extradition.
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Choksi's human rights will be affected if extradited, says his lawyer Vija
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Following the arrest of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi by the law enforcement authorities in Belgium, his lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, stated that Choksi's "human rights" will be "greatly affected" if he is extradited back to the country.
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"Every bit of money involved should be recovered": Gitanjali Gem's Ex-MD o
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Choksi was arrested in Belgium on Saturday after local authorities confirmed his presence in the country. Sources said that preparations were being made for his extradition to India. However, Choksi has started preparing for a legal battle, with lawyers looking to secure bail.
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