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Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium, linked to the PNB fraud. Anticipated to seek bail, Choksi and Nirav Modi's scandal defrauded the bank of Rs 13,500 crore.

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi has been nabbed in Belgium for the PNB fraud case. Authorities acted on arrest warrants from Mumbai court. Choksi, and Nirav Modi, are accused of defrauding PNB in 2018.

Mehul Choksi, accused in the PNB fraud, was arrested in Belgium. Choksi is anticipated to request bail. He and his nephew defrauded PNB of Rs 13,500 crore in 2018.

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been arrested by the police in Belgium, sources in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed on Monday.
The 65-year-old was reportedly arrested on Saturday and is currently in jail.
The police referred to two open-ended arrest warrants issued against Choksi by a Mumbai court while placing him under arrest, Economic Times reported.
These were dated May 23, 2018, and June 15, 2021. He is expected to seek bail and an immediate release, citing ill health and other reasons.
Choksi and his nephew, Nirav Modi, who is awaiting extradition from London, are wanted by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for allegedly defrauding the bank of more than Rs 13,500 crore in 2018. The PNB - the country's second largest bank - had filed a criminal complaint against several entities, including Choksi, Modi and the managing director of his firm, Gitanjali Gems.
They allegedly used letters of undertaking (LoUs) and foreign letters of credit (FLCs) by bribing officials of the bank's Brady House branch in Mumbai.
Choksi and Modi fled India in January 2018, weeks before the scam in the PNB surfaced.&nbsp;
According to reports, Choksi has been living in Antwerp with his wife, Preeti Choksi, a citizen of Belgium, after obtaining a 'residency card' in the country.
A citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, he reportedly left the island nation for cancer treatment and was planning to move to Switzerland.
In 2021, he had gone missing from Antigua but was later found on another Caribbean island nation - Dominica. In December 2024, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told parliament that properties worth Rs 2,565.90 crore had been restored or sold off to pay back the debts of wanted individuals like Choksi.

The latest decision has been taken after Choksi failed to pay the fine imposed on him in October 2022 by Sebi in a case pertaining to indulging in fraudulent trading in the shares of Gitanjali Gems Ltd

Mehul Choksi : SEBI attaches bank, demat, MF accounts to recover dues

The latest decision has been taken after Choksi failed to pay the fine imposed on him in October 2022 by Sebi in a case pertaining to indulging in fraudulent trading in the shares of Gitanjali Gems Ltd

Markets regulator Sebi has ordered the attachment of bank accounts and shares and mutual fund holdings of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to recover dues totalling Rs 5.35 crore.
The latest decision has been taken after Choksi failed to pay the fine imposed on him in October 2022 by Sebi in a case pertaining to indulging in fraudulent trading in the shares of Gitanjali Gems Ltd.
Choksi, who was the chairman and managing director as well as part of the promoter group of Gitanjali Gems, is the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi. Both of whom are facing charges of defrauding state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) of more than Rs 14,000 crore.
Both Choksi and Modi fled India after the PNB scam came to light in early 2018. While Choksi is said to be in Antigua and Barbuda, Modi is lodged in a British jail and has challenged India's extradition request.
In an attachment notice on Wednesday, Sebi said the pending dues of Rs 5.35 crore include the initial fine of Rs 5 crore, interest of Rs 35 lakh and a recovery cost of Rs 1,000.
To recover the dues, Sebi asked all the banks, depositories -- CDSL and NSDL -- and mutual funds not to allow any debit from the accounts of Choksi. However, credits have been permitted. Further, Sebi has directed the banks to attach all accounts, including lockers, held by the defaulter.
Initiating the recovery proceedings, Sebi said there is sufficient reason to believe that Choksi may dispose of the amounts in the bank accounts, mutual fund folios and securities in the demat accounts held with the depositories and "realisation of the amount due under the certificate would, in consequence, be delayed or obstructed".
Before the attachment proceedings, Sebi, on May 18, had sent a demand notice to Choksi, asking him to pay Rs 5.35 crore in the case and warned of arrest and attachment of assets as well as bank accounts if he fails to make the payment within 15 days.
In October 2022, Sebi levied a fine of Rs 5 crore on him for indulging in fraudulent trading in the shares of Gitanjali Gems Ltd.
Apart from penalising, the regulator barred him from the securities market for 10 years.
The regulator had issued a common show cause notice to Choksi in May 2022 pursuant to an investigation into the alleged manipulative trading in the scrip of Gitanjali Gems. The regulator conducted an investigation into the trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of the company for the period July 2011 to January 2012.
Sebi said that Choksi had funded a set of 15 entities known as 'front entities', who were directly or indirectly connected with him and with each other and who had taken a position in the scrip of Gitanjali Gems both in the cash and derivative segments during the investigation period. He had used them as front entities for manipulation in the company's scrip.
In February 2022, Sebi prohibited Choksi from the securities markets for one year and levied a fine of Rs 1.5 crore on him for violating insider trading rules in the matter of Gitanjali Gems, and in February 2020, the regulator slapped a total fine of Rs 5 crore on Choksi, Gitanjali Gems and another individual for violating various regulations, including listing norms, in connection with the massive fraud on PNB.

The demand notice came after Choksi failed to pay a fine imposed on him by the Securities and Exchange Board of India

Mehul Choksi: Sebi issues ₹ 5.35-cr demand notice

The demand notice came after Choksi failed to pay a fine imposed on him by the Securities and Exchange Board of India

Capital markets regulator SEBI, on Thursday sent a notice to fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi asking him to pay Rs 5.35 crore in a case pertaining to fraudulent trading in the shares of Gitanjali Gems Ltd and warned of arrest and attachment of assets as well as bank accounts if he fails to make the payment within 15 days.
The demand notice came after Choksi failed to pay a fine imposed on him by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
Choksi, who was the chairman and managing director as well as part of promoter group of Gitanjali Gems, is the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi. Both of whom are facing charges of defrauding state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) of more than Rs 14,000 crore.
Both Choksi and Modi fled India after the PNB scam came to light in early 2018. While Choksi is said to be in Antigua and Barbuda, Modi is lodged in a British jail and has challenged India's extradition request.
In a fresh notice on Thursday, Sebi directed Choksi to pay Rs 5.35 crore, which includes interest and recovery cost, within 15 days.
In the event of non-payment of dues, the markets regulator will recover the amount by attaching and selling his moveable and immoveable property. Besides, Choksi faces attachment of his bank accounts and arrest.
In its order passed in October 2022, Sebi imposed a fine of Rs 5 crore on him for indulging in fraudulent trading in the shares of Gitanjali Gems. Apart from penalising, the regulator had barred him from the securities market for 10 years.
The regulator had issued common show cause notice to Choksi in May 2022 pursuant to an investigation into the alleged manipulative trading in the scrip of Gitanjali Gems. The regulator conducted an investigation into the trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of the company for the period July 2011 to January 2012.
Sebi said that Choksi had funded a set of 15 entities known as 'front entities', who were directly or indirectly connected with him and with each other and who had taken position in the scrip of Gitanjali Gems both in the cash and derivative segments during the investigation period. He had used them as front entities for manipulation in the company's scrip.
It was observed that the fund transfers by the company to front entities were to the extent of Rs 77.44 crore, out of which funds to the tune of Rs 13.34 crore were used by front entities to trade in the scrip.
Choksi, through front entities, tried to corner the shares available in the market to reduce the shares available for general investors which subsequently increased after the front entities sold the shares in the market.
Further, the front entities cornered the position limits in the scrip of Gitanjali Gems by building up substantially large positions in the derivatives segment, as per the order.
In February 2022, Sebi had prohibited Choksi from the securities markets for one year and levied a fine of Rs 1.5 crore on him for violating insider trading rules in the matter of Gitanjali Gems and in February 2020, the regulator slapped a total fine of Rs 5 crore on Choksi, Gitanjali Gems and another individual for violating various regulations, including listing norms, in connection with the massive fraud on PNB.

'Fugitives free, ED-CBI action against...': Mallikarjun Kharge after Mehul Choksi gets relief

"ED-CBI for opposition leaders but release from Interpol for 'our Mehul bhai' of Modi ji.

&nbsp;Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday attacked the government for diamantaire Mehul Choksi's removal from the Interpol database of Red Notices, saying fugitives are getting respite while the ED-CBI pursue opposition leaders.
He also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan of "Na khane doonga" has become another "jumla" (rhetoric).
The attack came after the name of Choksi, wanted in a Rs 13,000-crore scam in the Punjab National Bank, is understood to have been removed from the Interpol database of Red Notices on the basis of his plea to the Lyon-headquartered agency, people in the know of the development had said.
"ED-CBI for opposition leaders but release from Interpol for 'our Mehul bhai' of Modi ji. When Parliament can be stalled for 'best friend', then how can help for the 'old friend ' be denied who absconded five years ago," Kharge said in a tweet in Hindi.
"Thousands of crores of the country were lost and 'Na khaane doonga' became another 'jumla'," the Congress chief also said.
The Congress said while the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) pursue Opposition leaders with "great vigour", they allow a lifesaver to the wanted diamantaire.
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A spokesperson for the diamantaire said the decision of Interpol to delete the Red Notice strengthens the claims of Choksi about his alleged kidnapping during his stay in Antigua.

While removing Choksi's name from the wanted list, the Interpol said that he might 'face the risk of not receiving a fair trial or treatment in the country.'

In a setback to investigative agencies, Mehul Choksi's name removed from Interpol's wanted list

In a setback to ED, CBI Mehul Choksi's name removed from Interpol's wanted list

While removing Choksi's name from the wanted list, Interpol said that he might 'face the risk of not receiving a fair trial or treatment in the country.'

In a setback to India's investigative agencies, Interpol has removed fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi's name from its red notice based on a plea by him.
In its order, Interpol said there was a 'credible possibility' that Choksi's abduction from Antigua to Dominica had the ultimate purpose of deporting him to India where he might 'face the risk of not receiving a fair trial.'
Notably, Choksi, wanted in $2 billion PNB fraud case had alleged that he was abducted by Indian agents from Antigua and taken to Dominica in May, 2021.
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The list is topped by fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi whose Gitanjali Gems didn't repay loans worth ₹7,848 crore.

With unpaid loan of ₹7848 crore, watch who tops India's list of biggest wilful defaulters

The list is topped by fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi whose Gitanjali Gems didn't repay loans worth ₹7,848 crore.

The Union government furnished a list of India's top 50 wilful defaulters who collectively owe Indian banks nearly ₹1 lakh crore.
Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha on 20 December 2022, Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad revealed that the list is topped by fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi whose Gitanjali Gems didn't repay loans worth ₹7,848 crore.
He is followed by Era Infra with an unpaid loan of ₹5,879 crore, and Reigo Agro with a loan of ₹4,803 crore.
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The top 50 wilful defaulters owe ₹92,570 crore to banks.
Banks have written off ₹11.17 lakh crore bad loans from their books in the last six years till financial year 2021-22, Parliament was informed.
(With agency inputs)
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Rs 18,000 crore - this is the amount of money that has been confiscated in cases involving high-profile fugitive businessmen like Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi.
Meanwhile, Rs 67,000 crore is the amount of money that features in cases where courts have passed orders of no coercive action against the accused.
These were statements reportedly made by the Union government in the Supreme Court during a hearing on the powers of the Enforcement Directorate, and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, or PMLA.
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The law has reportedly been criticised over a range of issues in court - from stringent bail conditions, to non-revelation of reason for arrest, and failure to furnish FIR during arrest.&nbsp;The other issues reportedly include definition of money laundering, proceeds of crime, and rules concerning evidence.
Countering apprehensions of misuse, the government reportedly submitted in court that since 2002, when PMLA was enacted, only 313 arrests have been made.&nbsp;On behalf of the Centre, solicitor general Tushar Mehta reportedly said that between 2016 and 2021, 2,186 cases have been taken up for investigation by ED in India, while the number is much higher in other countries like the UK, the US, China, Belgium, and Russia.
The government said that sufficient safeguards, and checks and balances are in place.

Rs 18,000 crore in Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi cases confiscated: Govt in SC amid ED, PMLA hearing

The government said that Rs 67,000 crore is the amount of money that features in cases where courts have passed orders of no coercive action against the accused.

Rs 18,000 crore - this is the amount of money that has been confiscated in cases involving high-profile fugitive businessmen like Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi. Meanwhile, Rs 67,000 crore is the amount of money that features in cases where courts have passed orders of no coercive action against the accused. These were statements reportedly made by the Union government in the Supreme Court during a hearing on the powers of the Enforcement Directorate, and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, or PMLA. The law has reportedly been criticised over a range of issues in court - from stringent bail conditions, to non-revelation of reason for arrest, and failure to furnish FIR during arrest. The other issues reportedly include definition of money laundering, proceeds of crime, and rules concerning evidence. Countering apprehensions of misuse, the government reportedly submitted in court that since 2002, when PMLA was enacted, only 313 arrests have been made. On behalf of the Centre, solicitor general Tushar Mehta reportedly said that between 2016 and 2021, 2,186 cases have been taken up for investigation by ED in India, while the number is much higher in other countries like the UK, the US, China, Belgium, and Russia. The government said that sufficient safeguards, and checks and balances are in place.
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Rs 18,000 crore - this is the amount of money that has been confiscated in cases involving high-profile fugitive businessmen like Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi.
Meanwhile, Rs 67,000 crore is the amount of money that features in cases where courts have passed orders of no coercive action against the accused.
These were statements reportedly made by the Union government in the Supreme Court during a hearing on the powers of the Enforcement Directorate, and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, or PMLA.
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The law has reportedly been criticised over a range of issues in court - from stringent bail conditions, to non-revelation of reason for arrest, and failure to furnish FIR during arrest.&nbsp;The other issues reportedly include definition of money laundering, proceeds of crime, and rules concerning evidence.
Countering apprehensions of misuse, the government reportedly submitted in court that since 2002, when PMLA was enacted, only 313 arrests have been made.&nbsp;On behalf of the Centre, solicitor general Tushar Mehta reportedly said that between 2016 and 2021, 2,186 cases have been taken up for investigation by ED in India, while the number is much higher in other countries like the UK, the US, China, Belgium, and Russia.
The government said that sufficient safeguards, and checks and balances are in place.

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi fears that he might be kidnapped again and may be taken to Guyana, from where he may be taken away in an unlawful and illegal manner.Choksi, who is an accused in the Punjab National Bank scam, had alleged he was kidnapped from near his home in Antigua, his country of residence, and taken to Dominica in May.
Choksi told&nbsp;ANI,&nbsp;&ldquo;I may be coerced and kidnapped once again, and taken to Guyana, where there is a strong Indian presence, which may be utilised to spirit me away in an unlawful and illegal manner.&rdquo;
Choksi claimed his experience of being taken to Dominica had affected his physical and mental health.
My lawyers are fighting cases in both Antigua and Dominica and I have complete faith that I shall emerge victorious because I am an Antiguan Citizen who was kidnapped, abducted and taken against my will to a different country," he alleged.
Choksi had gone missing from Antigua on May 23 this year after going out for dinner and was soon caught in Dominica. He was charged with illegal entry by the police in Dominica after he allegedly escaped from Antigua and Barbuda in a possible attempt to evade extradition to India.
Later on July 12, The Dominica High Court granted him interim bail on medical grounds.
The 62-year-old fugitive is wanted in India in connection with a Rs 13,500 crore fraud with the Punjab National Bank (PNB).
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Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi fears he may be kidnapped again

Watch: 62 year old fugitive Mehul Choksi says he is afraid that he will be kidnapped again. 

Wanted for bank fraud, Choksi fears he will be kidnapped

Choksi is wanted in India in connection with a Rs 13,500 crore&nbsp;bank&nbsp;fraud&nbsp;

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi fears that he might be kidnapped again and may be taken to Guyana, from where he may be taken away in an unlawful and illegal manner. Choksi, who is an accused in the Punjab National Bank scam, had alleged he was kidnapped from near his home in Antigua, his country of residence, and taken to Dominica in May.
Choksi told&nbsp;ANI,&nbsp;&ldquo;I may be coerced and kidnapped once again, and taken to Guyana, where there is a strong Indian presence, which may be utilised to spirit me away in an unlawful and illegal manner.&rdquo;
Choksi claimed his experience of being taken to Dominica had affected his physical and mental health.
My lawyers are fighting cases in both Antigua and Dominica and I have complete faith that I shall emerge victorious because I am an Antiguan Citizen who was kidnapped, abducted and taken against my will to a different country," he alleged.
Choksi had gone missing from Antigua on May 23 this year after going out for dinner and was soon caught in Dominica. He was charged with illegal entry by the police in Dominica after he allegedly escaped from Antigua and Barbuda in a possible attempt to evade extradition to India.
Later on July 12, The Dominica High Court granted him interim bail on medical grounds.
The 62-year-old fugitive is wanted in India in connection with a Rs 13,500 crore fraud with the Punjab National Bank (PNB).
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Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi claimed that the two persons who allegedly abducted him from Antigua were RAW agents

Fugitive Mehul Choksi claims RAW agents abducted & beat him

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi&nbsp;claimed that the two persons who allegedly abducted him from Antigua were RAW agents

Mehul Choksi&nbsp;claims RAW agents abducted him from Antigua
Choksi alleged he was abducted &amp; beaten by the RAW agents
Choksi&nbsp;identified the pictures of 2 men whom he identified as RAW agents
Choksi: been hearing rumours about kidnapping since 2019 general elections
Both India &amp; Antigua rejected Choksi's&nbsp;claims that he was kidnapped

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi&nbsp;claimed that the two persons who allegedly abducted him from Antigua were RAW agents

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, wanted in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case has claimed that the two persons who allegedly abducted him from Antigua were the agents of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
In an interview run on India Today TV, Choksi alleged he was abducted and beaten by the RAW agents.
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Choksi even identified the pictures of Gurmit Singh and Gurjit Bhandal, the two men he claimed to be RAW agents. He also identified Barbara Jarabica, his close acquaintance from whose house he was allegedly abducted.
Choksi said that the RAW agents told him they were taking him for interrogation. He also said that the &lsquo;agents&rsquo; were tough with him and beat him &lsquo;here and there&rsquo;.
He further claimed that he had been hearing rumours about his kidnapping over the last three years, since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Both India and Antigua have rejected Choksi's&nbsp;claims that he was kidnapped.
Mehul Choksi was arrested in Dominica on May 26 for allegedly entering the country "illegally" from Antigua and Barbuda, where he has been living since January 2018.

Wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has said that he was "seriously considering" returning to India to prove his innocence, but his "kidnapping&rdquo; by Indian agencies has made him change his mind.
Choksi reached Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday after spending 52 days in Dominica.
The Hindustan Times has reported that the fugitive businessman, in an audio message, said that the alleged "kidnapping" has "left a permanent scar" on his soul.
Choksi added that he could never imagine that after closing down all his businesses and seizing properties, a kidnapping attempt would be made by the Indian agencies, the report said.
Choksi had mysteriously went missing from Antigua on May 23 and was found in Dominica the next day. He then alleged that he was kidnapped by Indian and Antigua officials and taken to Dominica in a vessel. Both India and Antigua have rejected the kidnapping claim.

Was planning to return to India, but not anymore: Mehul Choksi

Wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has said that he was "seriously considering" returning to India to prove his innocence, but his "kidnapping&rdquo; by Indian agencies has made him change his mind.

Wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has said that he was "seriously considering" returning to India to prove his innocence, but his "kidnapping&rdquo; by Indian agencies has made him change his mind.
Choksi reached Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday after spending 52 days in Dominica.
The Hindustan Times has reported that the fugitive businessman, in an audio message, said that the alleged "kidnapping" has "left a permanent scar" on his soul.
Choksi added that he could never imagine that after closing down all his businesses and seizing properties, a kidnapping attempt would be made by the Indian agencies, the report said.
Choksi had mysteriously went missing from Antigua on May 23 and was found in Dominica the next day. He then alleged that he was kidnapped by Indian and Antigua officials and taken to Dominica in a vessel. Both India and Antigua have rejected the kidnapping claim.

Wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has said that he was "seriously considering" returning to India to prove his innocence, but his "kidnapping&rdquo; by Indian agencies has made him change his mind.

Wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has said that he was "seriously considering" returning to India to prove his innocence, but his "kidnapping&rdquo; by Indian agencies has made him change his mind.
Choksi reached Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday after <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/dominica-high-court-grants-bail-to-pnb-scam-accused-mehul-choksi-on-medical-grounds-1626109704849" target="_blank">spending 52 days in Dominica</a>.
The Hindustan Times has reported that the fugitive businessman, in an audio message, said that the alleged "kidnapping" has "left a permanent scar" on his soul.
Choksi added that he could never imagine that after closing down all his businesses and seizing properties, a kidnapping attempt would be made by the Indian agencies, the report said.
Choksi had mysteriously went missing from Antigua on May 23 and was found in Dominica the next day. He then alleged that he was kidnapped by Indian and Antigua officials and taken to Dominica in a vessel. Both India and Antigua have rejected the kidnapping claim.
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In a relief to fugitive fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India in the Punjab National Bank fraud case, the Dominica High Court on Monday granted him bail on medical grounds.
Choksi, had gone missing on May 23 from Antigua and Barbuda, sparking a massive manhunt. He was later captured in Dominica and is facing charges of entering the country illegally.
Choksi had filed a case in the high court of Dominica, seeking to quash the proceedings against him alleging that his arrest was "dictated" by representatives of the Indian government.
The case was filed against the Immigration Minister of the Caribbean nation, its police chief and the investigating officer of the case.

Dominica High Court grants bail to PNB scam accused Mehul Choksi on medical grounds

Choksi had filed a case in the high court of Dominica, seeking to quash the proceedings against him alleging that his arrest was "dictated" by representatives of the Indian government.

Dominica High Court grants bail to Mehul Choksi on medical grounds

Choksi had filed a case in the high court of Dominica, seeking to quash the proceedings against him alleging that his arrest was "dictated" by representatives of the Indian government.

In a relief to fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India in the Punjab National Bank fraud case, the Dominica High Court on Monday granted him bail on medical grounds.
Choksi, had gone missing on May 23 from Antigua and Barbuda, sparking a massive manhunt. He was later captured in Dominica and is facing charges of entering the country illegally.
Choksi had filed a case in the high court of Dominica, seeking to quash the proceedings against him alleging that his arrest was "dictated" by representatives of the Indian government.
The case was filed against the Immigration Minister of the Caribbean nation, its police chief and the investigating officer of the case.

Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit dismissed claims that his government was involved in in alleged "kidnapping" of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, 

Dominica PM denies his govt's involvement in Mehul Choksi's abduction

Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit dismissed claims that his government was involved in in alleged "kidnapping" of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi

Dominica PM denies involvement in alleged kidnapping of Mehul Choksi
Refuted claims of a plot between India &amp; Dominican govt to abduct Choksi&nbsp;
Dominican PM said Choksi's rights and obligations will be respected
Mehul Choksi&nbsp;wanted in ₹ 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank scam
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Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit dismissed claims that his government was involved in in alleged "kidnapping" of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi

Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit dismissed claims that his government was involved in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/no-proof-but-info-that-mehul-choksi-was-abducted-antigua-pm-1624414107758" target="_blank">alleged "kidnapping" of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi</a>, wanted in ₹ 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank scam. He has rubbished such claims as "total nonsense".
He also refuted the allegations of a plot between India and 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.
Skerrit said his government will allow the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/flight-risk-dominica-high-court-denies-bail-to-mehul-choksi-1623473153692" target="_blank">court to carry out its process regarding Mehul Choksi</a> and gave the assurance that his rights and obligations will be respected, local media reported.
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Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said he is not aware of "any conclusive evidence" but there is information in public domain that wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi was abducted
Choksi, wanted in Rs 13,500 crore 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.
Browne was responding to questions of opposition MP in the Parliament there who asked him whether the Scotland Yard or any other investigative body found any evidence that Choksi was taken to Dominica by "involuntary means". Choksi was detained in neighbouring island country of Dominica for illegal entry after a possible romantic escapade with his rumoured girlfriend.
His lawyers alleged that he was abducted from Jolly Harbour in Antigua on May 23 by policemen looking like Antiguan and Indian and brought to Dominica on a boat.

No proof but info that Mehul Choksi was abducted: Antigua PM

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said he is not aware of "any conclusive evidence" but there is information in public domain that wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi was abducted

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said he is not aware of "any conclusive evidence" but there is information in public domain that wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi was abducted Choksi, wanted in Rs 13,500 crore 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.
Browne was responding to questions of opposition MP in the Parliament there who asked him whether the Scotland Yard or any other investigative body found any evidence that Choksi was taken to Dominica by "involuntary means". Choksi was detained in neighbouring island country of Dominica for illegal entry after a possible romantic escapade with his rumoured girlfriend.
His lawyers alleged that he was abducted from Jolly Harbour in Antigua on May 23 by policemen looking like Antiguan and Indian and brought to Dominica on a boat.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said he is not aware of "any conclusive evidence" but there is information in public domain that wanted diamond merchant Mehul Choksi was abducted
Choksi, wanted in Rs 13,500 crore 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.
Browne was responding to questions of opposition MP in the Parliament there who asked him whether the Scotland Yard or any other investigative body found any evidence that Choksi was taken to Dominica by "involuntary means". Choksi was detained in neighbouring island country of Dominica for illegal entry after a possible romantic escapade with his rumoured girlfriend.
His lawyers alleged that he was abducted from Jolly Harbour in Antigua on May 23 by policemen looking like Antiguan and Indian and brought to Dominica on a boat.

The Central Bureau of Investigation has said in its affidavit filed in Dominica&rsquo;s high court of justice that&nbsp;Mehul Choksi is a fugitive from justice, the chief conspirator and main beneficiary of the Punjab National Bank scam, and is yet to join investigations despite repeated summons.The central probe agency called Choksi&rsquo;s&nbsp;'gratuitous offer' of being interviewed at the place of his choice outside India meaningless, citing large evidence with which he needs to be confronted.The Hindustan Times reported that affidavit accuses Choksi of misleading courts in Dominica by claiming there are no proceedings against him in India. He is fully aware of proceedings in India and has even appointed lawyers there, says the affidavit.

Choksi a fugitive from justice: CBI in affidavit to Dominican court

The Central Bureau of Investigation has said in its affidavit filed in Dominica&rsquo;s high court of justice that&nbsp;Mehul Choksi is a fugitive from justice, the chief conspirator and main beneficiary of the Punjab National Bank scam, and is yet to join investigations despite repeated summons. The central probe agency called Choksi&rsquo;s&nbsp;'gratuitous offer' of being interviewed at the place of his choice outside India meaningless, citing large evidence with which he needs to be confronted. The Hindustan Times reported that affidavit accuses Choksi of misleading courts in Dominica by claiming there are no proceedings against him in India. He is fully aware of proceedings in India and has even appointed lawyers there, says the affidavit.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation has said in its affidavit filed in Dominica&rsquo;s high court of justice that&nbsp;Mehul Choksi is a fugitive from justice, the chief conspirator and main beneficiary of the Punjab National Bank scam, and is yet to join investigations despite repeated summons. The central probe agency called Choksi&rsquo;s&nbsp;'gratuitous offer' of being interviewed at the place of his choice outside India meaningless, citing large evidence with which he needs to be confronted. The Hindustan Times reported that affidavit accuses Choksi of misleading courts in Dominica by claiming there are no proceedings against him in India. He is fully aware of proceedings in India and has even appointed lawyers there, says the affidavit.

The Dominican High Court on Saturday&nbsp;denied bail to the fugitive diamantaire,&nbsp;Mehul&nbsp;Choksi. The court said that Choksi&nbsp;has no ties with Dominica and the court cannot impose any conditions which will assure it that he would not abscond. The court highlighted&nbsp;that Choksi&nbsp;wants to live with his brother&nbsp;in a hotel, which is not a fixed hotel, and added that the trial has not started yet.&nbsp;While Choksi's&nbsp;lawyer argued for bail on medical grounds, the court said that he did not provide any strong surety and is a flight risk as well.&nbsp;Choksi&nbsp;who is one of the main accused in the ₹13,500 PNB&nbsp;scam, has got interim relief from immediate repatriation to India by the Dominican Court.&nbsp;

Dominica High Court denies bail to Mehul Choksi

Mehul&nbsp;Choksi&nbsp;deemed a flight risk, denied bail by&nbsp;Dominica High Court&nbsp;

<ul>
<li>Dominica High Court denies bail to Mehul Choksi</li>
<li>Dominican Court:&nbsp;Choksi&nbsp;has no ties with Dominica&nbsp;</li>
<li>'Choksi&nbsp;did not provide any surety, is a flight risk too'</li>
<li>Choksi got interim relief from immediate repatriation to India</li>
</ul>

The Dominican High Court on Saturday&nbsp;denied bail to the fugitive diamantaire,&nbsp;Mehul&nbsp;Choksi. Deeming Choksi&nbsp;as flight risk, the court said he&nbsp;has no ties with Dominica and the court cannot impose any conditions which will assure it that he would not abscond. The court highlighted&nbsp;that Choksi&nbsp;wants to live with his brother&nbsp;in a hotel, which is not a fixed residence, and added that the trial has not started yet.&nbsp; While Choksi's&nbsp;lawyer argued for bail on medical grounds, the court said that he did not provide any strong surety and is a flight risk as well.&nbsp; Choksi&nbsp;who is one of the main accused in the ₹14,000 crore&nbsp;PNB&nbsp;scam, has got interim relief from immediate repatriation to India by the Dominican Court.&nbsp;

The Dominican government on Thursday declared Fugitive businessman diamantaire Mehul Choksi as a &ldquo;prohibited immigrant&rdquo; in their country, India Today that is in possession of an order issued by the Ministry of National Security and Home Affairs reported.
The order stated Choksi is &lsquo;not permitted to enter the Commonwealth of Dominica&rsquo; and instructed the Chief of Police to take all the necessary actions to have him repatriated&rsquo;.
Choksi, wanted in a Rs 13,500-crore bank fraud case in India, has been in custody in Dominica since May 24 after he was charged with illegally entering the country.

Mehul Choksi a prohibited immigrant,Dominican govt declared : reports

Dominica declares Mehul Choksi a prohibited immigrant: reports

<ul>
<li>Dominican govt declares Mehul&nbsp;Choksi&nbsp;as a 'prohibited immigrant'</li>
<li>orders state that Choksi&nbsp;is not permitted to enter Dominica</li>
<li>Police ordered to take necessary actions for Choksi's&nbsp;repatriation</li>
<li>Choksi wanted in a Rs 13,500-crore bank fraud case in India</li>
</ul>

The Dominican government on Thursday declared fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi as a &ldquo;prohibited immigrant&rdquo; in their country.&nbsp; India Today reported that it has seen an order issued by the Ministry of National Security and Home Affairs.
The order stated Choksi is &lsquo;not permitted to enter the Commonwealth of Dominica&rsquo; and instructed the Chief of Police to take all the necessary actions to have him repatriated&rsquo;.
Choksi&nbsp;wanted in a Rs 13,500-crore bank fraud case in India, has been in custody in Dominica since May 24 after he was charged with illegally entering the country.

Barbara Jabarica, in an exclusive interview to ANI categorically denied being romantically involved with fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi. 

'Mehul Choksi not my sugar daddy': alleged girlfriend Barbara speaks, spills beans on Cuba plans

Barbara Jabarica, in an exclusive interview to ANI categorically denied being romantically involved with fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi. In earlier interviews she had revealed that Choksoi flirted with her when they met last and had gifted her diamonds which she later found were fake.
She however admitted meeting Choksi for breakfast the day he was allegedly kidnapped from Antigoa but shad left for the airport and was on the other side of the island on that day.
Choksi has been charged with illegal entry by the police in Dominica after he allegedly escaped from Antigua and Barbuda in a possible attempt to evade extradition to India.
Choksi's plan to escape to Cuba was also revealed by his alleged girlfriend Jabarica, Barbara said that Choksi had told her that they would meet in Cuba next time. She also said though he did not use words like escape or shared his plans he gave enough hints for her to conclude that there was &lsquo;something he was planning for a later stage&rsquo;
Choksi has alleged that Barbara did not attempt to help him while he was being beaten up and placed on a small watercraft while being kidnapped. He said the manner in which she conducted herself clearly pointed out that &lsquo;she was an integral part of this entire scheme &lsquo;
Choksi and his lawyers have filed a complaint against Barbara for abduction and torture. They have also accused her of conniving with Indian origin men. She has rejected the allegations of any such connections.

'Mehul Choksi not my sugar daddy': alleged girlfriend Barbara Jabarica denies involvement

//Phone Byte: I made this clear in a few interviews that I wasn't his (Mehul Choksi_ girlfriend &amp; he's not my sugar daddy or anything like that. I've my own income &amp; business
Fugitive Mehul&nbsp;Choksi's&nbsp;alleged girlfriend Barbara Jabarica, in an exclusive interview to ANI categorically denied being romantically involved with the wanted&nbsp;businessman. In earlier interviews she had revealed that Choksoi flirted with her when they met last year and had gifted her diamonds which she later found were fake.
She however admitted meeting Choksi for breakfast the day he was allegedly kidnapped from Antigoa but said she left for the airport and was on the other side of the island on that day.
Choksi's plan to escape to Cuba was also revealed by his alleged girlfriend Jabarica. Barbara said that Choksi had told her that they would meet in Cuba next time. She also said though he did not use words like escape or shared his plans thought he gave her enough hints to conclude that there was &lsquo;something he was planning for a later stage&rsquo;
//Phone Byte: I&rsquo;m certain that Dominica is not his final destination but if you ask my opinion, I can be more and more certain that Cuba could have been his final destination
//Phone Byte: gave enough hints and messages like yacht and if he goes to other islands in Carribean or Cuba.So there is something that he must be planning for later stage
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<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/choksi-s-girlfriend-barbara-denies-role-in-kidnapping-says-he-gifted-her-fake-diamond-rings-1623153195534" target="_blank">Barbara Jabarica</a>, in an exclusive interview to ANI categorically denied being romantically involved with fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi. In earlier interviews she had revealed that Choksoi flirted with her when they met last year and had gifted her diamonds which she later found were fake.
She however admitted meeting Choksi for breakfast the day he was allegedly kidnapped from Antigoa but said she left for the airport and was on the other side of the island on that day.
Choksi has been charged with illegal entry by the police in Dominica after he allegedly escaped from Antigua and Barbuda in a possible attempt to evade extradition to India.
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Choksi's plan to escape to Cuba was also revealed by his alleged girlfriend.&nbsp;Barbara said that Choksi had told her that they would meet in Cuba next time. She also said though he did not use words like escape or shared his plans, he gave enough hints for her to conclude that there was &lsquo;something he was planning for a later stage&rsquo;
Choksi has alleged that Barbara did not attempt to help him while he was being beaten up and placed on a small watercraft while being kidnapped. He said the manner in which she conducted herself clearly pointed out that &lsquo;she was an integral part of this entire scheme &lsquo;
Choksi and his lawyers have filed a complaint against Barbara for abduction and torture. They have also accused her of conniving with Indian origin men. She has rejected the allegations of any such connections.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/mehul-choksi-says-mystery-woman-was-part-of-abduction-plot-1623116042620" target="_blank">Mehul Choksi says mystery woman was part of 'abduction' plot</a>

Barbara Jarabica, the rumoured girlfriend of Mehul Choksi, in an exclusive interview to India Today &nbsp;claimed that she had no role in the abduction of the fugitive businessman.
In his letter to Antigua Police, Mehul Choksi alleged that he was abducted from Barbara Jarabica's home and taken to Dominica on a boat.&nbsp; He has been in judicial custody in Dominica since May 24, charged with illegally entering the country.
The fugitive businessman said that when he reached Barbara&rsquo;s home to pick her up on May 23 he was beaten by 8-10 men who claimed to be from Antigua Police. He also claimed in his letter that Barbara made no attempts to rescue him or call the police which, he said proved she was an integral part of the plan.
Barbara has however denied being involved in the kidnapping and alleged her name was dragged into the fiasco by Choksi's lawyers and family members.
In the interview she revealed Choksi approached her during her visit to Antigua last year and introduced himself as "Raj". She further said he had flirted with her and gifted her diamond rings and bracelets which she later found to be fake.

Mehul Choksi's girlfriend Barbara Jarabica denies role in kidnapping of the fugitive businessman

Rumoured girlfriend&nbsp;Barbara Jarabica&nbsp;denies&nbsp;role in&nbsp;kidnapping&nbsp;Mehul Choksi
Mehul Choksi&nbsp;in judicial custody for illegally entering Dominica
Fugitive&nbsp;Choksi&nbsp;alleged he was beaten, kidnapped from&nbsp;Jarabica's house
Jarabica claims her name was dragged by Choksi's lawyers, family members
'Introduced himself as Raj':&nbsp;Jarabica&nbsp;says met Choksi&nbsp;last year
Jarabica&nbsp;claims Choksi&nbsp;flirted with her, gifter her fake diamonds

Barbara Jarabica, the rumoured girlfriend of Mehul Choksi, in an exclusive interview to India Today claimed that she had no role in the abduction of the fugitive businessman.
In his letter to Antigua Police, Choksi alleged that he was abducted from Barbara Jarabica's home and taken to Dominica on a boat. He has been in judicial custody in Dominica since May 24, charged with illegally entering the country.
The fugitive businessman said that when he reached Barbara&rsquo;s home to pick her up on May 23 he was beaten by 8-10 men who claimed to be from Antigua Police. He also claimed in his letter that Barbara made no attempts to rescue him or call the police which, he said proved she was an integral part of the plan.
Barbara has however denied being involved in the kidnapping and alleged her name was dragged by Choksi's lawyers and family members.
In the interview she revealed Choksi approached her during her visit to Antigua last year and introduced himself as 'Raj'. She further said he had flirted with her and gifted her diamond rings and bracelets which she later found to be fake.

Dominica Prime Minister Rooseveltt Skerrit said the rights of &ldquo;Indian citizen&rdquo; Mehul Choksi will be respected.The statement reported by local media outlet &lsquo;natureisle&rsquo; quoted the Prime Minister as saying that court will decide what happens to Choksi next.Skerrit said, they have no issues in matters related to Antigua and / or India, but as part of Dominica's community, the country must recognize their duties and responsibilities in this regard.Mehul Choksi is wanted in a Rs 13,500-crore bank fraud case in India. He was held on May 23, in the Caribbean island country after his disappearance from Antigua and Barbuda, where he has been staying since 2018 as a citizen.

Dominica PM: Rights of Mehul Choksi will be respected, courts will decide future action

Dominica PM says, the rights of "Indian citizen"&nbsp;Mehul Choksi will be respected
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Dominica PM says rights of Mehul Choksi will be respected
Statement reported by local media outlet &lsquo;natureisle&rsquo;
Dominica PM: court will decide what happens to Choksi&nbsp;
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Fugitive Mehul Choksi&nbsp;is wanted in&nbsp;₹13,500 crore&nbsp;PNB&nbsp;case
Held on May 23 in Dominica after he disappeared from Antigua
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Dominica Prime Minister Rooseveltt Skerrit said the rights of &ldquo;Indian citizen&rdquo; Mehul Choksi will be respected. The statement reported by local media outlet &lsquo;natureisle&rsquo; quoted the Prime Minister as saying that court will decide what happens to Choksi next. Skerrit said, they have no issues in matters related to Antigua and / or India, but as part of Dominica's community, the country must recognize their duties and responsibilities in this regard. Mehul Choksi is wanted in a Rs 13,500-crore bank fraud case in India. He was held on May 23, in the Caribbean island country after his disappearance from Antigua and Barbuda, where he has been staying since 2018 as a citizen.

Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has alleged that his "friend" Barbara Jabarica was instrumental in his abduction which involved musclemen claiming to be Antiguan Police and mercenaries looking like Indians.
The police have started the investigation after receiving a complaint from Choksi, Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne said.
In his complaint, Choksi has named Jabarica, Narinder Singh and Gurmit Singh besides other unidentified people as accused.
Choksi has stated that he had known Barbara Jabarica for the past year but suspects she was involved in his abduction because she "did not try to help". Choksi has alleged that he was beaten and abducted by 8-10 men from Barbara's house and during the entire ordeal, Jabarica didn't even try to help by calling for help from outside.
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Mehul Choksi says mystery woman was part of his 'abduction' in Antigua 

Fugitive diamond&nbsp;merchant Mehul Choksi has alleged that his "friend" Barbara Jabarica was instrumental in his "abduction" by&nbsp;Antiguan Police and "mercenaries" looking like Indians

Mehul Choksi says mystery woman was part of 'abduction' plot

Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has alleged that his "friend" Barbara Jabarica was instrumental in his abduction which involved musclemen claiming to be Antiguan Police and mercenaries looking like Indians.
The police have started the investigation after receiving a complaint from Choksi, Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne said.
In his complaint, Choksi has named Jabarica, Narinder Singh and Gurmit Singh besides other unidentified people as accused.
Choksi has stated that he had known Barbara Jabarica for the past year but suspects she was involved in his abduction because she "did not try to help". Choksi has alleged that he was beaten and abducted by 8-10 men from Barbara's house and during the entire ordeal, Jabarica didn't even try to help by calling for help from outside.
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