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In a plea, Mehul Choksi had challenged the proceedings initiated against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) before a lower court to declare him a fugitive economic offender in the scam. (photo: File)

Can't file medical reports as Antigua doctor refused to treat me: Mehul Choksi to HC

In June, Choksi claimed that he had left India for medical treatment and not to avoid prosecution in the case.

27 Aug 2019 9:09 AM

India had cancelled passports of both Mehul Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi in February, after investigators uncovered a huge loan fraud at the Punjab National Bank. (Photo: File)

CBI writes to Antigua for Mehul Choksi's whereabouts as chase intensifies

Indian investigators suspect Choksi may have bought the citizenship of Antigua.

25 Jul 2018 2:30 PM

The blame game between the two major political rival parties was triggered by a statement put out by Antigua’s Citizenship by Investment Unit that is facing criticism for allowing Choksi to buy the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda. (Photo: PTI | File)

Suit-Boot BFF: Rahul Gandhi's dig at PM Modi on Mehul Choksi clean chit

Rahul Gandhi shared a short video of launch of Gold Monetisation Scheme in 2015 where PM Modi had referred to Mehul Choksi as 'Mehul bhai'.

04 Aug 2018 2:18 PM

Bringing Mehul Choksi back to India would be a boon for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he tries to bolster his anti-corruption credentials ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. (File Photo)

Mehul Choksi still a Indian citizen, pushing for his extradition from Antigua: Govt

Accused Mehul Choksi fled India before the of Rs. 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case surfaced last year.

05 Feb 2019 12:41 PM

Antigua: Indian agencies gave Mehul Choksi ‘all-clear’

According to reports, Choksi fled India on January 4 this year and took oath of allegiance in Antigua on January 15.

04 Aug 2018 1:50 AM

India has handed over a request to Antigua for the extradition of Mehul Choksi who is charged in connection with PNB fraud and is now living in the Caribbean nation after taking its citizenship. (Photo: File)

India mulling to extradite Choksi under Antiguan law for Commonwealth nations

MEA issued a gazette notification on August 3 to make the Antiguan law enforceable and bring back Choksi.

07 Aug 2018 12:35 PM

Nirav Modi (in red circle) and PM Narendra Modi along with the Indian business delegation at Davos in January.

PNB scam: Congress guns for PM, releases Mehul Choksi video

CBI, ED tighten noose around Nirav, Choksi; passports suspended.

17 Feb 2018 2:16 AM

BJP govt ‘shielded’ Mehul Choksi, says Congress

He further added that the ED has “illegally attached my properties.”

12 Sep 2018 1:43 AM

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne. (Photo: AFP)

Antigua PM accuses Opposition UPP of supporting Choksi to secure campaign funding

The Opposition reminded Prime Minister Gaston Browne that every citizen is entitled to constitutional protection and due process of law

30 May 2021 1:59 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

Choksi in the video said, 'All the allegations labelled by the EDI are false and baseless. They have attached my properties illegally without being any basis of the seen.' (Photo: File)

Allegations against me false, baseless: Mehul Choksi in video statement

Mehul Choksi said that he tried to revoke the suspension of his passport with the Indian authorities.

11 Sep 2018 12:45 PM

Mehul Choksi escaped the country on January 4 on an Indian passport and took the oath of allegiance in Antigua on January 15. (Photo: File)

Antigua govt to consider India's 'legitimate request' to send back Choksi

A CBI request to issue Red Corner Notice against Choksi is pending with international police organisation and is likely to be granted soon.

27 Jul 2018 10:30 AM

Absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are accused of defrauding banks of nearly Rs 14,000 crore. (Photo: File)

Antigua will honour India’s request to extradite Mehul Choksi: report

Antigua opposition questions process of background checks when granting citizenships for money.

28 Jul 2018 1:04 PM

Mehul Choksi is one of the alleged masterminds of the USD 2 billion scam in state-run Punjab National Bank and is an uncle of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. (Photo: File)

India hands over request to Antigua to extradite Mehul Choksi

Official sources said a team from India was sent to Antigua few days back to pursue the authorities there to extradite Choksi.

05 Aug 2018 5:16 PM

"I had a cardiac procedure which was conducted in the first week of February 2018 and there is still pending work to be done on the same," Choksi said. (Photo: File)

Persistent health problem, can't return to India: Choksi to CBI

As his passport has been suspended by the Government, he also demanded to know the reason behind the action.

08 Mar 2018 3:39 PM

PNB scam’s Choksi gives up Indian passport

It may be recalled that in September last year, Antigua had assured India of full cooperation in the extradition of Choksi to India.

22 Jan 2019 1:33 AM

Nirav Modi, who runs eponymously branded high-end jewellery stores that stretch from New York to Hong Kong, and Choksi, who heads Gitanjali Gems and operates stores under banners including Gili, Nakshatra and Asmi, both belong to the Jain community from the western state of Gujarat. (Representational Image)

Diamond traders stopped deals with Nirav Modi for slow due payments

Traders said Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi had acquired reputation for not following industry's unwritten code of business ethics.

02 Mar 2018 8:07 PM

The agency also sought dismissal of a plea moved by Choksi against the Special FEOA (Fugitive Economic Offenders Act) special court declaring him a fugitive offender. (Photo: File)

Medical reports of Mehul Choksi 'misleading': ED tells Bombay HC

ED said that no further time should be granted to the appellant to submit any other document at this stage.

04 Jun 2019 12:32 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's wife Ami, a US citizen, left on January 6 and his uncle and business partner Choksi, the promoter of Gitanjali jewellery chain, left on January 4, the officials said. (Photo: File)

PNB fraud case: MEA suspends Nirav Modi, Choksi’s passport for 4 weeks

Nirav who holds an Indian passport, left India on Jan 1, while his brother Nishal, a Belgian citizen, departed from the country on same day.

16 Feb 2018 11:05 AM

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