Mehul Choksi, a diamond dealer wanted by India for allegedly defrauding Punjab National Bank of nearly $1.8 billion, was arrested in Belgium. His arrest follows India's request for extradition. Choksi, who fled India before the scandal erupted in 2018, has lived in the Caribbean and Belgium. His lawyer claims Choksi is in ill health, undergoing treatment for cancer, and argues he poses no flight risk. The case mirrors that of his nephew, Nirav Modi, who is also facing extradition efforts regarding the same fraud case.
Mr. Choksi, wanted on charges relating to a $1.8 billion fraud against Punjab National Bank, was arrested in Belgium, raising questions about his extradition.
His lawyer stated that Mr. Choksi suffers from serious health issues, arguing that he should be released due to his precarious medical condition.
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