A court in Belgium has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India. Mehul Choksi is wanted in the 13,000 crore rupees Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The court in Antwerp yesterday ruled that Choksi’s arrest by Belgian police, based on India’s request, was valid. This marks a major step toward bringing the fugitive diamond trader back to India to face justice. Mehul Choksi was arrested on 11th of April by Antwerp police following a formal extradition request from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He has remained in custody since then, with multiple bail pleas denied due to concerns he might flee. During the hearing, Belgian prosecutors supported India’s case, while Choksi’s legal team opposed the move. The court confirmed th
Belgian Court Approves Mehul Choksi’s Extradition to India in PNB Fraud Case

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