Belgium authorities say India has filed for extradition of fugitive Mehul Choksi | India News
Undated photo of Mehul Choksi
NEW DELHI: The Belgian federal public service of justice on Monday confirmed that India has filed an extradition request for fugitive Mehul Choksi, who has been arrested in Belgium for his involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB bank loan “fraud” case.
The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice said, “Mehul Choksi was arrested on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He is being detained in anticipation of further judicial proceedings. Access to his legal counsel has been assured. The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice can confirm that the Indian authorities have introduced an extradition request for Choksi.”
