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Mehul Choksi's Extradition Status Remains Uncertain
Mehul Choksi, a key figure in a multi-billion dollar bank fraud case, is currently not in Belgium as previously believed, but is residing in Dominica. This revelation comes after the High Court in Dominica granted medical attention to Choksi and restrained his extradition to India, as reported in mid-August 2025 [1].
The case against Choksi and his associate, Nirav Modi, involves fraudulent loan obtaining from the state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) to the tune of ₹13,500 crores [5]. In earlier developments this year, Choksi was arrested in Antwerp, Belgium, following India's extradition request. However, recent developments show that he is now in Dominica, where his extradition has been legally restrained by the Dominican courts [1].
Choksi's lawyer plans to argue against extradition, claiming that the case is "political" [1]. Additionally, the lawyer also intends to argue that conditions in Indian prisons are inhumane [6]. An extradition request is also pending for Modi, who has been in a British prison since his arrest in London in 2019 [7].
The global diamond trade hub of Antwerp is where Modi is currently residing, while Choksi's whereabouts prior to his arrival in Dominica remain unclear [8]. The next hearing in Dominica regarding Choksi's extradition is scheduled for June 2 [1]. The ongoing legal proceedings in Dominica present significant hurdles for India's extradition efforts [1][2][3][4].
References: 1. Dominica High Court grants medical attention to Mehul Choksi, restrains extradition to India 2. Belgium arrests Mehul Choksi on India's extradition request 3. India working closely with Belgian authorities for Mehul Choksi's extradition 4. India's ongoing efforts for Mehul Choksi's extradition face legal hurdles in Dominica 5. Case against Choksi and Modi involves fraudulent loan obtaining from Punjab National Bank (PNB) 6. Choksi's lawyer plans to argue that conditions in Indian prisons are inhumane 7. Nirav Modi arrested in London in 2019, has been in a British prison since 8. Choksi and Modi reportedly residing in Dominica and Antwerp, respectively
Money is at the heart of the legal battle between Mehul Choksi, residing in Dominica, and the Indian authorities, as the extradition request involves a ₹13,500 crores bank fraud case against Choksi and his associate, Nirav Modi. The political aspect of the case is evident, as Choksi's lawyer claims the case is "political" [1]. This case, with its connections to crime and justice, is being extensively reported in general-news outlets worldwide.
