Vijay Aggarwal, Choksi's lawyer, says his client was not categorised as a fugitive under Indian law because he remained in contact with investigation agencies and had never evaded cooperation.
4 min read16 Apr 2025Choksi was arrested by law enforcement agencies in Belgium on the request of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) – the two Indian agencies probing the case against Choksi.
3 min read15 Apr 2025Mehul Choksi arrested: Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi faces nearly ₹1 crore in unpaid dues for his Mumbai flats, including claims of illegal terrace occupation.
2 min read15 Apr 2025If Choksi - on the run since 2018 – is brought back to India, he will be the second high-profile extradition this year, after terrorist Tahawwur Rana, a 26/11 Mumbai attack accused, was extradited from the US last week.
2 min read14 Apr 2025The India-Belgium extradition treaty allows the transfer of fugitives accused of serious crimes such as murder, rape, manslaughter, bigamy, forgery, counterfeiting, embezzlement, and fraud. However, extradition of nationals is discretionary.
5 min read14 Apr 2025Mehul Choksi, wanted in a massive banking fraud, was arrested in Belgium on CBI's request. He plans to contest extradition, citing health issues. Choksi previously fled to Antigua and was implicated in a ₹13,850 crore scam involving Punjab National Bank.
3 min read14 Apr 2025Indian fugitive Mehul Choksi, wanted for a ₹13,500-crore bank fraud, is confirmed to be living in Belgium. The country's foreign ministry acknowledges his presence but refrains from commenting on the extradition request from India.
3 min read26 Mar 2025Mehul Choksi has been scheming to illegally extend the court process in Antigua, by paying bribes to government officials
2 min read13 Jan 2023₹792 cr were recovered from the sale of assets belonging to Vijay Mallya and others on 16 July
2 min read21 Dec 2021Priti is allegedly the beneficial owner of company named Hilingdon Holdings, a shell company registered in the UAE in Jabel Ali Free Zone in November 2013
1 min read11 Jun 2021The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared