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One of the main defendants in India’s largest bank fraud case made a court application on Monday for cancellation of an arrest warrant against him, citing fears for his life because of a growing number of mob lynchings in the country.

PNB fraud defendant Mehul Choksi fears 'mob lynching' in India

The recent trend of “mob lynching is growing”, Choksi’s lawyer said in the application.

24 Jul 2018 12:14 PM

Mehul Choksi seeks cancellation of NBW

He also spoke about his ill health and cited a case involving fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim versus CBI.

24 Jul 2018 2:13 AM

Mehul Choksi seeks cancellation of NBWs, cites fear of mob lynching

Special PMLA Judge MS Azmi directed ED to file its reply on Choksi's application and kept the matter for further hearing on August 18.

23 Jul 2018 5:02 PM

Punjab National Bank and Allahabad Bank may take a call on further action to be taken against two executive directors and the MD chargesheeted in the Rs 14,000 crore Nirav Modi fraud case, sources said.

Nirav Modi scam: PNB, Allahabad Bank to decide on further action

CBI filed charge sheet in May pointed involvement of top officials of banks.

22 Jul 2018 6:16 PM

Special CBI judge J.C. Jagdale on Monday granted Shahi bail on a surety of Rs 1 lakh.

CBI court gives bail to PNB scam accused

The ED has requested the court to order confiscation of their assets.

17 Jul 2018 1:57 AM

On June 11, ED filed two separate applications in a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai against Nirav and Choksi under Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance, 2018. (Photo: File)

Absconding Nirav Modi’s uncle Mehul Choksi not in US: Interpol

ED sought orders for confiscation of Nirav Modi and Choksi's assets in India, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

16 Jul 2018 2:31 PM

Diamond scam: Fraudsters used Nirav Modi’s modus operandi

The accused had been using the modus to overvalue instead of undervaluing to save on import duty, officials said.

15 Jul 2018 2:57 AM

Nirav Modi and his uncle Choksi are being investigated by the ED and the CBI after it was detected that they allegedly cheated Punjab National Bank of more than Rs 13,400 crore with the purported involvement of a few of its employees. (Photo: PTI | File)

PNB fraud: ED moves court seeking fugitive offender tag against Nirav Modi, Choksi

ED said two separate applications, under the recently promulgated Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance, were filed against the duo.

12 Jul 2018 7:59 AM

Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, key accused in Punjab National Bank scam. (Photo: PTI)

ED moves court to declare Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi as fugitives

Meanwhile, the CBI, as part of its separate probe in the case, has arrested two accused from Ajmer.

12 Jul 2018 3:02 AM

RCN against Choksi soon: CBI

The Interpol is likely to issue a Red Corner Notice against the fugitive jeweller following a CBI request.

07 Jul 2018 1:08 AM

There were reports that Nirav Modi may have visited the UK, France and Belgium in the past few weeks. (Photo: File)

Not aware about Nirav Modi seeking political asylum in UK: Govt

Nirav Modi is wanted by the CBI in the USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank scam.

04 Jul 2018 9:57 PM

The notice was issued on June 29 but made public on Monday by the Interpol, sources said, adding that it will make unhindered movement of Modi across border difficult and might lead to his arrest.

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi in PNB fraud

Nishal and Parab have also been chargesheeted by the CBI along with Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi for alleged corruption and cheating.

03 Jul 2018 7:33 AM

PNB fraud: ED files chargesheet against Choksi

The 14 accused, including the firms, were charged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

29 Jun 2018 2:25 AM

Mehul Choksi is the prime accused in the PNB fraud

PNB fraud: Fear staff will lynch me, Mehul Choksi tells CBI

According to Choksi, there is a trend of mob lynching in an attempt to give justice on the road by the general public.

28 Jun 2018 5:33 AM

Hold attestant culpable too: PNB accused to CBI court

Shahi on Monday moved application before CBI judge Sardar Tamboli through his counsel Vijay Aggarwal.

26 Jun 2018 1:37 AM

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, the promoter of Gitanjali Gems, have allegedly defrauded Punjab National Bank of over Rs 13,000 crore.

DRI serves arrest warrant on Nirav Modi through email

Sources said the warrant was issued by a court in Surat in Gujarat after Nirav Modi failed to appear before it in connection with the case.

25 Jun 2018 5:43 AM

A USD 2 billion fraud at India’s Punjab National Bank (PNB) may have been orchestrated by a few rogue employees, but it escaped detection because of widespread risk-control and monitoring lapses in many areas of the bank, the bank’s own internal probe has found.

Lapses at many levels of bank led to huge PNB fraud, says report

The bank’s CEO Sunil Mehta told in April he had suspended 21 officials and “will not spare” others found involved in lapses.

20 Jun 2018 11:04 AM

Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, key accused Punjab National Bank scam. (Photo: PTI)

PNB scam: Proceedings to attach overseas assests of accused soon

CBI recently filed a chargesheet against billionaire jewellers Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi.

17 Jun 2018 6:57 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, 'Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi ran away with Rs 35,000 crore, Vijay Mallya took off with Rs 9,000 crore and even Lalit Modi decamped... But he says nothing... He will also run away.' (Photo: PTI)

He will also run away: Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at PM Modi

Rahul said PM Modi said he would be country's watchman and not PM, but instead he became 'watchman for only 15 to 20 rich people.'

12 Jun 2018 9:51 PM

Nirav Modi is said to have left the country before criminal cases were lodged against him. (Photo: File)

Special court issues non-bailable warrant against Nirav Modi, kin

The non-bailable warrants were issued by Special PMLA judge Salman Azmee against Nirav Modi and 10 others, including his family members.

12 Jun 2018 8:09 PM

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