Antigua and Barbuda

Mehul Choksi planned escape, concealed evidence as he knew about impending enquiries: CBI

Choksi allegedly in a criminal conspiracy with PNB Deputy Manager Gokulnath Shetty got back all the documents which were submitted for the issuance of 165 Letters of Undertaking (LOU) and fraudulent amendments made in 58 Foreign Letters of Credit (FLC) during March and April, 2017.

Jul 17, 2021, 00:17 AM IST

Mehul Choksi case: Fugitive Diamantaire lands in Antigua and Barbuda after getting bail in Dominica

As per local media reports, fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has landed in Antigua and Barbuda after 51 days of custody in neighbouring Dominica for illegal entry. 

Jul 15, 2021, 06:52 AM IST

Mehul Choksi will 'only' return to Dominica to face trial when fit, media reports citing HC bail conditions

In a major setback to Indian efforts to bring him from the Caribbean country, Dominica HC Judge allowed the businessman to return to Antigua and Barbuda, where he has been living as a citizen since 2018

Jul 13, 2021, 08:48 AM IST

Mehul Choksi granted bail by Dominica court, allowed to travel to Antigua on medical grounds

In a huge relief to Mehul Choksi, the Dominica court on Monday (July 12) granted bail to the absconding businessman and allowed him to travel back to Antigua for his medical treatment. 

Jul 12, 2021, 21:09 PM IST

Mehul Choksi case: Antigua & Barbuda PM Gaston Browne says 'no conclusive evidence' diamantaire was abducted

Mehul Choksi, wanted in Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National 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.

Jun 23, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

Mehul Choksi files complaint with Antigua Police, alleges Barabara ‘integral’ to his kidnap

In the five-page complaint dated June 2, Choksi has detailed the ordeal under which he was alleged to have been taken from Antigua to Dominica and the role played by Barabara. 

Jun 07, 2021, 16:33 PM IST

India's multi-agency team sent to bring back fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi leaves Dominica, heads home

India's multi-agency team that had gone to Dominica to bring back Mehul Choksi is headed back home on a Qatar Airways private jet after the island nation's high court adjourned the hearing on the fugitive diamantaire's habeas corpus petition, sources said.

Jun 04, 2021, 12:46 PM IST

Mehul Choksi extradition: Dominica court adjourns hearing; Antigua Minister says 'not authorised to disclose intelligence information'

Dominica High Court adjourned the hearing on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Mehul Choksi on Thursday. Antigua Information Minister Melford Nicholas said that he is not authorised to disclose any intelligence information regarding the case. 

Jun 04, 2021, 06:37 AM IST

Who is this mysterious girl Barbara Jarabica in Mehul Choksi’s case? Know details here

Mehul Choksi's case took a shocking turn after reports claiming that Barbara Jarabica, his alleged girlfriend, was used to 'honeytrap' for the PNB Scam accused. 

Jun 03, 2021, 11:20 AM IST

Where is Barbara Jarabica, asks wife of Mehul Choksi; slams Dominica, Antigua authorities

Priti Choksi, wife of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, involved in the mega PNB scam has questioned the disappearance of Barbara Jarabica, who was the mysterious woman whose name cropped up in the case. Priti Choksi also slammed the authorities of Antigua and Dominica for their handling of the case.

Jun 03, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

Dominican court adjourns Mehul Choksi's plea till Thursday, govt says diamantaire has to be deported to India

The Government of Dominica has told a court there to reject the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of businessman Mehul Choksi who had claimed that he was abducted and forcefully brought to the Caribbean island nation, local media reported.

Jun 02, 2021, 23:34 PM IST

Mehul Choksi's wife breaks silence on husband's rumoured girlfriend, says 'woman was known to him'

The remarks from Mehul Choksi's wife Priti Choksi came after Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne claimed last week that Choksi may have taken his girlfriend on a romantic trip to Dominica, where he was busted.

Jun 02, 2021, 22:06 PM IST

Mehul Choksi's brother met Dominican Opposition leader, promised to donate for polls: Report

Mehul Choksi's brother met Lennox Linton and both agreed on the commitment that in exchange for token money and promise of election donation, the opposition leader will 'press the matter in the Parliament'.

Jun 02, 2021, 06:59 AM IST

PM Modi saved thousands of lives in Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne

Acknowledging that India was going through a tough time due to the second wave of the pandemic, Browne said he shared empathy with the people.

May 26, 2021, 16:03 PM IST

Did Antigua help Mehul Choksi? Zee explains the mystery behind the 'disappearance' of rouge lapidarist

Mehul Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are wanted in the country for allegedly siphoning off Rs 13,500 crore of public money from the state-run Punjab National Bank (PNB), using letters of undertaking.

May 25, 2021, 11:29 AM IST

Mehul Choksi will be deported; Indian officials can interview him in Antigua, assures PM Gaston Browne

Speaking to news agency ANI on Wednesday, PM Browne said that the country is not interested in having Choksi in Antigua and Barbuda as he "brings no value to the country". He assured India that Choksi will ultimately be deported to India after he would have exhausted all of his appeals.

Sep 26, 2019, 08:05 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj assured full cooperation by Antigua in Mehul Choksi's extradition

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that after India requested the sooner the matter is resolved the better it is, Greene replied that they're trying their best, though there are some legal angles and court procedures which they'll have to examine.

Sep 27, 2018, 06:00 AM IST

US makes new arrest in UN bribery case

 US prosecutors on Friday unveiled charges against a China-born woman who was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a scheme to pay bribes to a former United Nations General Assembly president.

Mar 18, 2016, 23:04 PM IST