Mehul Choksi

PNB scam: Will appear if I'm fit to travel, says Mehul Choksi to PMLA Court

Choksi is not fit to travel, so his statement can be recorded through video conferencing or ED officers can visit Antigua and take his statement, Choksi's lawyer told the court.

Nov 18, 2018, 17:07 PM IST

PNB Scam: ED to seek transit remand of key Choksi aide arrested in Kolkata

Deepak Kulkarni was the director of Choksi’s dummy firm in Hong Kong and a Look Out Circular was issued against him by ED and CBI earlier.

Nov 06, 2018, 09:32 AM IST

PNB fraud: ED arrests man linked to Choksi's businesses from Kolkata airport

Kulkarni was linked to the overseas businesses of Choksi, one of the main accused in the case, and the ED had notified a Look-out Circular (LoC) against him.

Nov 06, 2018, 00:51 AM IST

Jaitlie's daughter was on Mehul Choksi's payroll: Rahul Gandhi takes on Arun Jaitley

Taking to microblogging site Twitter, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley “allowed” Mehul Choksi to flee.

Oct 22, 2018, 18:26 PM IST

UPA regime responsible for bad loans, defaulters fleeing India: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Defence Minister said that huge loans to big defaulters were given by the previous UPA regime.

Oct 10, 2018, 13:40 PM 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

CBI decries allegations of conspiracy in Mallya, Nirav Modi and Choksi's India exit

The CBI has denied any wrongdoing in Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Chioksi leaving India despite owing banks crores of rupees.

Sep 15, 2018, 19:01 PM IST

If allegations baseless, fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi should return, face trial: Congress leader Salman Khurshid

Khurshid said, "I am not an appellate authority on the ED, the ED has made allegations, if they are false and baseless, Choksi should come and face them in the country, that's the standard for everyone."

Sep 12, 2018, 14:14 PM IST

PNB scam: Mehul Choksi sends 2nd video message from Antigua; says worried about shareholders, employees

Mehul Choksi has refused to join investigation in spite of repeated summons by the agencies to appear for questioning.

Sep 12, 2018, 12:28 PM IST

PNB scam: Mehul Choksi diverted Rs 3,257 crore to foreign dummy firms, claim sources

ED sources claimed that over Rs 3,250 crore was diverted and deposited in the Gitanjali Group firms in the US by Choksi.

Sep 11, 2018, 23:03 PM IST

PNB scam: Mehul Choksi sends video message from Antigua, says 'all allegations by ED false and baseless'

Choksi is a diamond jewellery businessman and maternal uncle of Nirav Modi, took the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda last year.

Sep 11, 2018, 12:50 PM IST

PNB fraud: ED sends reminder to Interpol for red corner notice against Choksi

Both the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are probing this case.

Sep 10, 2018, 17:30 PM IST

Interpol panel to decide next month India's pending RCN request against Mehul Choksi

Choksi is now subject to Antiguan laws and issuance of a Red Corner Notice will be of little help, the agency believes.

Sep 07, 2018, 12:15 PM IST

CBI, through MEA, writes to Antigua government for Mehul Choksi's arrest

CBI has said that a red corner notice is not necessary because the location of the fugitive - Mehul Choksi in this particular case - is known.

Aug 27, 2018, 11:49 AM IST

Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi's Raigad bungalow to be demolished

Modi and Choksi are the main accused in the PNB scam.

Aug 21, 2018, 18:05 PM IST

Nirav Modi is in London, confirm UK authorities; CBI requests for extradition

The fugitive diamantaire is being wanted in India as a prime accused in the USD 2 billion loan fraud scam at Punjab National Bank.

Aug 20, 2018, 12:25 PM IST

Antigua will neither arrest nor extradite Mehul Choksi to India: Sources

The Antigua government has said they will protect Choksi as he has been given citizenship as per the rules, and his passport also cannot be revoked.

Aug 14, 2018, 12:03 PM IST

President gives assent to law deterring economic offenders from fleeing India

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a law that will deter fugitive economic offenders to evade legal process in India and flee the country. A fugitive economic offender is any individual against whom warrants for arrest is issued for his involvement in select economic offences involving amount of at least Rs 100 crore or more and has left India so as to avoid criminal prosecution.

Aug 05, 2018, 20:04 PM IST

India hands over Mehul Choksi's extradition request to Antigua

India had requested authorities in Antigua and Barbuda to detain the PNB scam fugitive and to restrict his movements by land, sea and air.

Aug 05, 2018, 10:38 AM IST

In a new twist, Mumbai Police claims Mehul Choksi's passport issued without police verification

Passport of Mehul Choksi was issued under the 'Tatkal` category on September 10, 2015.

Aug 04, 2018, 23:14 PM IST