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The high court had ordered freezing the balance of USD 6.122 million (Rs 44.41 crore) on the request of the ED on the ground that deposits in the bank account were made from "proceeds of crime" illegally siphoned off by Nirav Modi from the Punjab National Bank, it said. (Photo: File)

Singapore High Court orders to freeze bank account of Nirav Modi's sister

The two are the sister and brother-in-law of Nirav Modi, who is currently under arrest in this alleged bank fraud case in London.

02 Jul 2019 6:02 PM

The 48-year-old, who fights his extradition from Britain to India has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his arrest in March. (Photo: File)

UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till July 25

Arrest warrant was issued in May and a second one in July last year, with extradition request made to UK authorities in Aug 2018.

27 Jun 2019 4:58 PM

The central agency further stated that Choksi has never cooperated in the investigation into the Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam. (Photo: File)

ED offers to provide air ambulance with experts to bring Mehul Choksi from Antigua

ED has termed as 'a facade' an affidavit submitted by Choksi in which he claimed that he is unable to return due to health problems.

22 Jun 2019 11:28 AM

Nirav Modi is wanted in India for nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi's bail plea rejected for fourth time by UK High Court

Judge Ingrid Simpler said there is evidence to see that manipulation and attempt to destroy evidence has been made.

12 Jun 2019 3:04 PM

The prisons department last week shared information with the state Home department about the status of the Arthur Road prison and facilities that can be provided there, in case Nirav Modi is to be lodged in the barrack. (Photo: File)

Mumbai's Arthur Road jail ready for Nirav Modi: Report

Nirva Modi is wanted in a Rs. 13,000-crore PNB scam.

11 Jun 2019 5:51 PM

Judge Emma Arbuthnot said though Nirav was willing to double his proposed security to 2 million pounds, the risk of interfering with witnesses and destroying evidence remained too high. (Photo: File)

Here are the reasons why Nirav Modi was denied bail for the third time

The court had rejected bail for Nirav twice before since his arrest on March 19.

09 May 2019 10:32 AM

Nirav Modi's bail plea rejected by UK court

Judge Arbuthnot denied bail to Modi as she feared that he would fail to surrender.

08 May 2019 9:58 PM

Nirav Modi was arrested by Scotland Yard officers in central London on March 19. (Photo: ANI)

In a third attempt, Nirav Modi to file fresh bail plea in UK court today

It remains unconfirmed whether Nirav Modi will appear in person or via video link from Wandsworth prison.

08 May 2019 8:50 AM

Fresh stocks for new stores accounts for a large chunk of the import demand.

Finance crunch affects jewellers expansion plans

However, the industry thinks that banks will take a positive outlook for the industry in FY20.

04 May 2019 2:03 AM

PNB scam: Nirav Modi remand extended May 7

The very brief hearing ended with judge further remanding Modi till May 24. She scheduled a full hearing on May 30.

27 Apr 2019 5:35 AM

Nirav Modi is wanted by ED on money-laundering charges and by CBI for criminal corruption charges in connection with the USD 2 billion alleged fraud at Punjab National Bank, said to be the largest banking scam of the country. (Photo: File)

Centre removes ED special director who transferred officer probing Nirav Modi case

Name of ED's special director cropped up on Mar 29 after he issued an order relieving his Joint Director in Mumbai from Nirav probe.

17 Apr 2019 8:51 AM

The 48-year-old diamond merchant is wanted in India for alleged 'high value and sophisticated' fraud and money laundering amounting to USD 2 billion. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya to share same jail cell! mocks UK judge

India informed the UK court that Mallya will be lodged in a two-storey building with high security barracks inside the prison complex.

30 Mar 2019 8:54 AM

PNB scam: Nirav Modi sought bail to care for pet dog

Clare Montgomery, Mr Modi’s barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail.

30 Mar 2019 7:52 AM

The CPS was joined in court by a joint Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) team that has arrived from India to assist with the extradition case. (Image: File)

Nirav Modi's bail rejected, next hearing on 26 April

This is the second time that Nirav Modi's bail plea has been rejected.

29 Mar 2019 2:52 PM

Mehul Choksi accuses PNB of 'maliciously' creating case against him

Choksi had sought to correct the details of this KYC on several occasions but to no avail.

28 Mar 2019 9:48 AM

Nirav Modi was later arrested on the basis of the extradition request of India and a Red Corner notice issued against him on the request of the CBI last year. (Photo: File)

CBI team likely to leave for London in Nirav Modi extradition case

The 48-year old diamantaire is accused of swindling over 2 billion USD from state-run PNB in collusion with his uncle Choksi.

27 Mar 2019 11:11 AM

Nirav Modi is a defaulter of Income Tax also, so the department took permission of the court for auctioning these paintings which were seized by Enforcement Directorate in PNB case investigation. (Photo: File)

Auction of Nirav Modi's art collection fetches Rs 54.84 cr

55 out of a total of 68 paintings in Modi's possession were sold on Tuesday.

27 Mar 2019 10:05 AM

In its complaint, the RBI has alleged non-compliance of its 2016 order directing commercial banks, including the PNB.

Top 11 PNB officials summoned for violation of banking regulation

The RBI has further alleged that the accused willfully and deliberately made false statements in the compliance report.

27 Mar 2019 10:01 AM

MCA had said that the impleadment of the additional respondents, including Usha Ananthasubramanian, was essential because they all are necessary and proper parties.

Nirav Modi case: Ex-PNB chief Usha Ananthasubramanian approaches NCLAT

The appellate tribunal had directed to list the matter on April 29 for next hearing.

27 Mar 2019 9:14 AM

Choksi was granted citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda on January 15, 2018. (Photo: ANI)

Mehul Choksi can't come to India, cites heart problems, leg pain, brain clot

This comes after it was reported on Wednesday that extradition process against Mehul Choksi has begun in Antigua.

22 Mar 2019 3:28 PM

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