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The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday suspended validity of passports of Nirav Modi and his business partner and uncle Mehul Choksi with immediate effect for a period of four weeks. (Facebook screengrab/NIRAVMODI)

PNB scam: 200 shell firms probed, ED raids 45 sites

The ED conducted searches at 45 premises, including jewellery showrooms and workshops allegedly linked to the accused, across the country.

19 Feb 2018 2:26 AM

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the Central government in collaboration with the international authorities are carrying out a thorough investigation in PNB fraud case. (Photo: File | ANI)

Ravi Shankar Prasad cites ‘loose alliance’ between Congress, Mehul Choksi

Mehul Choksi’s lawyer had said that Choksi was an ordinary businessman who had some loose alliance with the Congress.

02 Aug 2018 7:46 PM

The chief executive officers of ICICI and Axis banks, Chanda Kochhar and Shikha Sharma, were summoned for questioning Tuesday in the Nirav Modi-Mehul Choksi perpetrated PNB fraud. (Photo: PTI | File)

PNB fraud: Top bankers Chanda Kochhar, Shikha Sharma summoned

ICICI Bank led a consortium of 31 banks that lent money to Mehul Choksi’s Gitanjali group.

06 Mar 2018 11:47 AM

Last week, Mehul Choksi reportedly claimed he had taken Antigua citizenship last year to expand his business as the passport of the Caribbean nation provides visa-free travel to 132 countries. (Photo: File)

Detain, restrict Mehul Choksi's movement: India tells Antigua

Following reports of Mehul Choksi's presence in Antigua, India requested authorities there to restrict his movements.

30 Jul 2018 1:04 PM

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

Mehul Choksi fit to be deported to India, onus lies on Dominican court: Ex CBI Director AP Singh

Singh said it was not necessary to enter into a treaty with a country for deportation or extradition of criminals/fugitives

02 Jun 2021 10:50 AM

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi goes missing: Antiguan police

The police force has launched a missing person operation

25 May 2021 11:25 AM

After the meeting, Kadam told reporters that 121 'illegal' bungalows, including those built by Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, were identified in Alibaug, a coastal town popular as weekend gateway for Mumbai residents. (Photo: PTI)

Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi's 'illegal' bungalows to be demolished: Minister

Ramdas Kadam gave the demolition orders after presiding over a review meeting on illegal bungalows built in the adjoining coastal district.

22 Aug 2018 10:44 AM

Ten months before he fled India, Mehul Choksi got the Mumbai passport office in early 2017 to give him a clearance which certified there was no adverse information against him. (Photo: File)

PM's office 'facilitated' Mehul Choksi's escape, claims Congress

The PMO 'blatantly overlooked' the complaints and 'facilitated the runaway' of the Rs 23,484 crore PNB fraud accused, it alleged.

29 Aug 2018 12:38 PM

State finance minister Amit Mitra with Mehul Choksi. (Photo: Twitter account of state BJP president Dilip Ghosh)

Amit Mitra, Mehul Choksi photos lead to Trinamul, Opposition slugfest

In three of the photographs, Dr Mitra and the Gitanjanli Jewels owner, another accused in the scam, are seen along with others at a meeting.

20 Feb 2018 1:33 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

Mehul Choksi is the prime accused in the PNB fraud.

Extradition of Mehul Choksi likely before Lok Sabha polls

The (Antiguan) Extradition Act of 1993 “provides the legal basis for extraditing offenders from each other’s jurisdiction”, government sources said.

27 Jan 2019 1:37 AM

Mehul Choksi opposes ED petition to declare him fugitive

Choksi’s lawyer contended in the plea that he was unable to return to India due to health problems.

25 Apr 2019 2:14 AM

Antigua and Barbuda businessman Mehul Choksi is taken to a police van via a wheelchair by a police officer after attending a court hearing, in Roseau, Dominica. (AP)

Dominica High Court denies bail to Mehul Choksi, calls him 'flight risk'

Choksi had approached the high court after the magistrate had rejected his bail petition

12 Jun 2021 3:17 PM

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

Mumbai Police said that they gave a 'clear report' to jeweller Mehul Choksi last year as no criminal antecedents were found against him. (Photo: File)

Mehul Choksi's passport issued without police verification, probe ordered

Choksi obtained passport under 'Tatkal' category after RPO granted him 'No Police Verification Required' status in 2015.

05 Aug 2018 9:29 AM

Red corner notice is issued against Mehul Choksi

Choksi had challenged the CBI application seeking issuance of RCN against him calling the case a result of political conspiracy.

14 Dec 2018 2:52 AM

Choksi said he was unable to travel to India due to his persisting health condition. (Photo: File)

Totally defenceless due to exaggerated allegations, says Mehul Choksi

Clarifying that he was not making any excuse to travel to India, Choksi claimed that his passport is suspended.

20 Mar 2018 3:03 PM

In another application, Mehul Choksi urged the court to direct the ED to interrogate him in Antigua, where is living at present. (Photo: File)

Can repay bank loans with my trade receivables: Mehul Choksi

The absconding diamantaire made the claim in a plea filed before the special judge for Prevention of Money Laundering Act cases, VC Barde.

28 Sep 2019 2:54 PM

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

CBI takes steps to bring back fugitive Choksi

The UN Convention urges its signatory nations to cooperate in the matters pertaining to corruption, they said.

04 Aug 2018 2:08 AM

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