The Antwerp Court of Belgium has given a big decision regarding diamond businessman and PNB scam accused Mehul Choksi. The court has justified the arrest of Choksi and approved the demand of extradition of the Government of India. This means that now the way has been cleared to bring Choksi to India.

The Antwerp Court clearly said that Mehul Choksi is not a citizen of Belgium, hence the conditions related to civil security there do not apply to him. The court acknowledged that Choksi is a foreign national and the documents sent against him by the Government of India mention serious crimes.

The charges imposed by India include-

• Joining a criminal organization
• Fraud
• Embezzlement and Bribery by Public Office Holders
• Making and using fake documents

All these crimes can be punished in India, hence the Belgian court has considered them extraditable. Mehul Choksi has been continuously claiming that he was kidnapped from Antigua and taken to Belize or Dominica so that India could catch him, but the court termed this claim as false and without evidence.

What did the court say?

The court said that the documents which Choksi presented as evidence. Nowhere in them is it proved that his kidnapping took place at the behest of Indian agencies. The court said that the decision of the CCF Committee of Interpol in 2022 was also written very carefully and with conditions…therefore no concrete conclusion can be drawn from it. The court expressed confidence in India’s prison system.

The court also mentioned the documents received from the Government of India in which it was said that Mehul Choksi would be kept in Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai. He will live in barrack number 12, where there are two cells and a private bathroom. He will be taken out only for medical or court appearance. Complete arrangements will be made for his stay and security in jail. The court said that the allegations made by Choksi that there is torture or bad conditions in Indian jails are based only on reports and press articles, which have no direct relation with his personal situation.

Choksi’s team accused India

Choksi’s team also said that he will not get a fair trial in India because the justice system there is not independent. On this, the court said, “No concrete evidence has been provided to prove that Indian courts are not independent or that Vigilance is being targeted for political reasons.” The court also said that media reporting or name appearing in the news does not prove that the person’s right to be considered innocent has been violated.

Mehul Choksi expressed concern about his health

Mehul Choksi also expressed concern about his health and said that he would not get proper treatment in Indian jails, but the court said that he did not provide any medical record or report which could prove that he had a serious or incurable disease.

Let us tell you that Mehul Choksi is the owner of Gitanjali Gems Limited of Gujarat and maternal uncle of Nirav Modi. Together, both of them are accused of scam of about Rs 13,500 crore from Punjab National Bank. After the matter came to light in 2018, Choksi fled India and later took the citizenship of Antigua. The Indian government is continuously trying to extradite him. Now that the Antwerp Court has approved India’s extradition request, the next step will be formal approval from the Belgian government. After that Indian agencies can start the process of bringing him to India.

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Belgian court has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi. Both Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are wanted in India in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case. According to sources, the court has issued a preliminary order upholding India’s extradition request. A court in Antwerp (Belgium) gave this order and declared his arrest valid on the basis of India’s request. This decision is being considered an important step towards bringing back Choksi for India.

Opportunity to appeal in High Court
However, according to officials, Choksi still has the option to appeal in the higher court. An official said, “This means that he will not be brought to India immediately, but the first and very important step of the process has been passed.”

Court’s decision after hearing arguments from both sides
The Antwerp Court on Friday heard the arguments of the Belgian prosecutors from the Indian side and Choksi’s legal team. The court accepted that India’s extradition request and Choksi’s arrest were valid.

All attempts for bail failed
Mehul Choksi, 65, was arrested by the Antwerp Police on April 11 on the extradition request of the CBI. He is in jail in Belgium for the last four months. Choksi filed petitions for bail in many courts, but every time his petition was rejected.

Fraud committed with the connivance of PNB officials
India presented strong evidence and legal arguments against Mehul Choksi in the Antwerp court, naming him the main accused in the ₹13,850 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam. CBI told the court that Choksi, in connivance with PNB officials, obtained loans from foreign banks without any security by issuing fake Letters of Undertaking (LoU). Later this money was transferred to shell companies and money laundering was done.

Charges are registered under serious sections
India has accused Choksi of several charges of fraud, criminal conspiracy, destruction of evidence and corruption. A case has been registered against him under sections 120B, 201, 409, 420, 477A of IPC and sections 7 and 13 of Prevention of Corruption Act.

India has demanded extradition from Belgium to bring Mehul Choksi to the country in the case of Punjab National Bank’s Rs 12,000 crore scam. This includes things like adequate food, 24 hours medical facilities and clean hygiene.

66 -year -old vigil was arrested in April in Antwerp, Belgium. His lawyers say that they have serious health problems, including cancer, so it can be difficult to keep them in custody.

Arrangement will be made to stay in jail

The Ministry of Home Affairs said that the vigil will be kept in Barrack No. 12 of Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai. Prison facilities will include thick cotton mattress, pillow, sheets and blankets. A metal or wood bed can also be given if medical needs.

The weather of Mumbai is hot-water, so heating is not required in the cell. The food will be given three times and the needs of special diet will be met after medical approval.

These facilities will be available in jail

Fruits and snacks are available in the gel canteen. Exercise facilities are available at an open space daily and material for indoor games, badminton, yoga, meditation, library and studies will also be available.

The jail hospital has six medical officers, nursing staff, pharmacists and lab support. There is a fully equipped medical facility with 20 beds. If needed, the vigil will be shown from a specialist doctor in a nearby government hospital.

Detail plan sent to Belgium Court

All these details have been shared to show the Belgium Court that the custody of vigil in India will be according to international human rights standards. Such assurances are common in the extradition process.

Recently, foreign officials also visited Tihar Jail, where they reviewed the security of the prisoners, food and living situation. British officials also recently inspected the Tihar Jail.

Significantly, the situation of jails has been an important issue for a long time. The British courts have several times formed India’s prison conditions to dismiss extradition petitions.

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Mehul choksi: Market regulator SEBI has taken a big action on fugitive diamond businessman Mehul Choksi. SEBI has ordered to attach Mehul Choksi’s bank accounts, mutual funds and shares to recover Rs 2.1 crore. SEBI imposed a fine of Rs 2.1 crore on the vigil for violating the Insider Trading Rules in the shares of Geetanjali James. This includes a fine of Rs 1.5 crore and an interest of Rs 60 lakh.

SEBI imposed a fine in 2022

The chairman of Geetanjali James and MD Choksi is accused of sharing unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI) with his colleague Rakesh Girdharlal Gajera. Let us know that after the demand notice sent to Mehul Choksi on May 15, this step has now been taken, which said that if he does not pay money within 15 days, then his assets as well as bank accounts will be attached. In January 2022, a demand notice was sent to the watchman after failing to pay the fines imposed by SEBI.

To recover the arrears, SEBI has asked all banks, deposits – CDSL and NSDL – and mutual funds not to allow any kind of debit from Choksi’s account. However, credit has been allowed. Apart from this, SEBI has instructed banks to seize all accounts including defaulter lockers.

Carison accused of PNB scam worth 14,000 crore

Nirav Modi’s maternal uncle Mehul Choksi is accused of cheating more than Rs 14,000 crore from Punjab National Bank (PNB) in the public sector. Both escaped from the country after the PNB scam surfaced in early 2018. Following extradition request of Indian investigative agencies, 65 -year -old vigil was arrested from Antwerp city of Belgium in April.

The vigilant was living in Antigua since leaving India in the year 2018. In the year 2023, he went to Belgium to get a vigil medical treatment, then he was locked there. Currently, he is in custody at the extradition request of India and the main allegation of PNB scam, his nephew Nirav Modi is also in Britain’s jail.

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Sebi notice to mehul choksi: The trouble of Punjab National Bank scam accused and Hirakarobari Mehul Choksi is constantly increasing. A notice of Rs 2.1 crore has been sent to Mehul Choksi from the market regulator SEBI. This notice has been given to Mehul Choksi in the case of a violation of the discriminatory business rules in the shares of Gitanjali James Limited.

On behalf of SEBI, Mehul Choksi has been warned to pay within 15 days or attach the property as well as bank accounts. This notice has been sent to the vigil after failing to pay the fine imposed by SEBI in the year 2022.

Mehul Choksi’s increased trouble

Significantly, Geetanjali is the chairman and managing director of James as well as Mehul Choksi, the maternal uncle, is the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi. Both of them are accused of cheating more than Rs 14,000 crore from public sector bank PNB. The entire case of PNB scam came to light in the early 2018. After this, both Chowki and Nirav Modi escaped from India. Last month, Choksi was arrested in Belgium after extradition request of Indian investigative agencies.

Property may be attached

Last year Mehul Choksi went to Belgium for treatment. He was living in Antigua since 2018 after leaving India. Nirav Modi was arrested by the Scotland Yard Police in March 2019 and he is currently in jail there. In the latest notice issued on 15 May, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) directed Choksi to pay Rs 2.1 crore within 15 days. This includes a fine of Rs 1.5 crore and interest of Rs 60 lakh.

SEBI says that in the event of not paying the outstanding amount, he will attach and sell the amount by attaching and selling his movable and immovable properties. Apart from this, bank accounts of vigil can also be attached and can also be arrested. In his order passed in January 2022, SEBI imposed a fine of Rs 1.5 crore on Choksi and banned it from the securities market for one year.

SEBI found that Choksi informed Rakesh Girdharlal Gajera about unpublished sensitive information (UPSI), who sold his entire 5.75 percent stake in Geetanjali James in December 2017 to avoid damage before any incident. At that time it was feared that the Gitanjali group could have revealed the release of a letter of undertaking from fraud. It was found that fraudulent guarantee letters were issued by units related to Gitanjali Group.

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Mehul choksi bail plea reject: Mehul Choksi, the main accused in the Punjab National Bank Loan Fraud case, has suffered a major setback from the Belgian court. The court has rejected his bail plea. He was arrested on April 12, 2025 in Belgium after an official request of Indian officials.

Mehul Choksi told the court that he is unwell and wants to live with his family. He said that he is willing to accept any condition, will also wear GPS containing equipment if needed. Last week, India said that it is working closely with Belgium for Choksi’s extradition. Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said, “He was arrested on the basis of our extradition request. We are working closely with Belgium for his extradition so that he can face a case in the country.”

CBI and ED have walked since 2018

65 -year -old Choksi has been wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India since 2018 in the PNB loan fraud case. Interpol Red notice was also issued against him in 2018, but it was withdrawn in November 2022. In fact, Choksi had alleged that Indian agents abducted him from Antigua and Barbuda in May 2021.

Excuse of medical condition

Choksi has been living in Belgium for treatment since leaving Antigua and Barbuda last year. His lawyer has said that if the diamond merchant is extradited, then his human rights will have a very bad effect. After the arrest of Mehul Choksi, advocate Vijay Aggarwal had said that his condition is very bad.

Mehul’s lawyer said, “He is very ill. He is undergoing treatment for cancer and last time he was detained by Indian agencies from Antigua, he was feeling very suffocated due to torture and was also suffering from PTSD.”

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Mehul choksi extradition: The fugitive diamond businessman Mehul Choksi seems to be getting a big success in India’s attempt to bring back India. ED sources claim that the Antigua and Barbuda governments have informed both Belgium and Indian officials that they will not interfere in the extradition process going on in Belgium.

Sources said, ‘Choksi is a person who does not have citizenship of any country all over the world. At the moment, his identity is that he is only a person of Indian origin. Antigua has made it clear that the case of arrest and extradition comes completely under the jurisdiction of Belgium and will not interfere in any way.

Choksi has given a challenge to cancel citizenship in court

Choksi has challenged the cancellation of his Antigua’s citizenship in the High Court of Antigua and Barbuda, claiming that he is a victim of political oppression and did not follow the appropriate process. ED sources have also claimed that Antigua officials have made it clear to the Indian counterparts that since its citizenship has been officially canceled and judicial proceedings are underway, he will not be given any civil rights in Belgian court proceedings.

How did Choksi get Antigua’s citizenship?

Let us know that Choksi, the main accused in the 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, received citizenship of Antigua in 2017 through the country’s investment program. However, the Antigua government canceled his citizenship in 2023, citing the facts hiding the facts and not giving proper information about its criminal background while processing citizenship.

According to ED sources, Choksi’s decision to cancel citizenship came when Antigua and Barbuda officials concluded that he had allegedly failed to disclose his pending criminal investigation in India and he had manipulated in the appropriate process while obtaining a second passport.

Antigua government has its neutral stand

The Antigua government has taken a neutral stance. Antigua has indicated that it will neither support nor oppose the extradition being done by Indian authorities in Belgium. Being out of Antigua and now the case completely under the jurisdiction of Belgium, the way to secure the extradition of Choksi can be politically less sensitive and more dependent on legal cooperation and documentation.

Appeal for extradition to Belgian officials

The ED also claims that before starting the process, all possible aspects related to the arrest and extradition of Mehul Choksi in Belgium were thoroughly investigated. Last year, the Nodal Authority CBI took further action in this case only after Choksi was found out in Belgium around July-August. Belgian officials were sent an extradition request on the basis of arrest warrant issued by a Mumbai court. After this, a team of central agencies went to interact with local authorities and to ensure that there was no legal flaws, such as in 2021, in the previous attempt to bring Choksi back from Dominica.

Mehul Choksi can cite cancer treatment

Sources also further stated that Mehul Choksi’s legal team is now preparing to challenge both his arrest and extradition proceedings going on in Belgium. It is expected that his lawyers will file an appeal for his release on medical grounds citing his poor health and ongoing cancer treatment. According to him, the Dominica court had previously allowed Choksi to return to Antigua and Barbuda for special medical care and his current migration in Belgium was only for advanced treatment – not as a resident or member of the local community.

Now what are the obstacles in Choksi’s extradition?

The provisions of the extradition treaty in defense of Choksi are also expected to implement, according to which the alleged crime should be recognized as a crime in both countries. Additionally, the legal challenge may include human rights concerns, in which the team may argue that gel conditions in India do not meet international standards and this may threaten their health.

Mehul choksi house mumbai: The Belgian police has arrested Mehul Choksi, a fugitive diamond merchant, who hit Punjab National Bank about Rs 13,850 crore. India’s central agencies are trying to extradite Mehul Choksi and bring it to India. On the other hand, Mehul Choksi’s luxurious house in Mumbai is deserted after being attached by ED.

The ABP News team reached the flat of Gokul Apartments in Malabar Hill, Mumbai, where Mehul Choksi and his family once had status. Mehul Choksi has three units on the 9th, 10th and 11th floor of Gokul Apartments, with two above flat duplexes with flat terres. The door of the house has been covered with notices, summons, outstanding bills, court order documents.

63 lakh rupees maintenance charge is outstanding

A member of the Society of Gokul Apartment told ABP News that Mehul Choksi has not given maintenance for the last seven years. Mehul Choksi has not paid a maintenance charge of about 63 lakh rupees for her flat. A copy of the electricity bill lying on the door of the house shows that by March 2025, the electricity bill of Rs 35,820 is outstanding.

Angry expressed to the member of the apartment

Expressing displeasure over Mehul Choksi, a member of the Society of Gokul Apartments told ABP News, “Mehul is outstanding seven years of maintenance. He has three units – 9th, 10th and 11th floor. 11th floor is a terrace, which he has illegally captured.

Maintenance dues are around 63 lakh rupees without interest. In the year 2020, renovation work was done in our condominium society, which cost Rs 30-35 lakh per unit. In such a situation, the total cost of three units is made around 95 lakh rupees.

,We hope from the Indian government,

The society member said in a conversation with ABP News, “Large trees have grown inside the flat, whose roots can harm the structural reinforcement of the building. We are facing trouble without any mistake. We are confident of the Indian government that the accused will be punished and the case of the flat will soon be resolved.

Mehul choksi honeytrap: In the case of bank scam of Rs 13,500 crore, the absconding diamond businessman Mehul Choksi (Mehul Choksi) from India has been arrested in Belgium (Mehul Choksi Arrested). After the arrest, the Government of India has demanded his extradition. Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice on Monday confirmed the arrest of Mehul Choksi. Mehul Choksi is the main accused in the Punjab National Bank Scam (PNB SCAM). A few days ago information about her being in Belgium was revealed and now the news of her arrest has come.

According to a report by NDTV, Mehul Choksi, the owner of Gitanjali Group, was arrested on 12 April in Belgium. At that time, he was preparing to go to Switzerland on the pretext of treatment. It is reported that the arrest took place at the request of Indian agencies, who had been looking for him for a long time. Mehul Choksi escaped from India in 2018. Later he appeared in Antigua and Barbuda, where he took citizenship through investment. He remained out of radar for many years, but was arrested in May 2021 for illegally entering the Republic of Dominican. However, he was released after being in jail for a few days.

Story of Honey Trap of Mehul Choksi

Mehul Choksi described himself as a victim of ‘honey-trap’ and kidnapping conspiracy. During this time, the name of Barbara Jabarika, a woman, came to light. At that time, Choksi had said that Barbara Jabarika, a resident of Hungary, implicated him in a honey-trap. According to Choksi, he was forcibly abducted, tortured and seated in a boat and taken from Antigua to Dominica. He claimed that Barbara was also part of this entire conspiracy.

Who is Barbara Jabarika?

According to the LinkedIn Profile of Barbara Jabarika, he is a property investment agent from Bulgaria. He has described himself as a sales negotiator and has an experience working in the field of real estate and direct sales.

Choksi’s wife’s shocking claim

When Mehul Choksi was arrested in Dominica, it was revealed that he fell in love with Barbara Jabarika. Priti Choksi, wife of Mehul Choksi, alleged that she met in 2020 and claimed that Barbara was part of Honeytrap’s conspiracy.

Barbara rejected the claims of Mehul Choksi

Mehul Choksi had claimed that Barbara Jabarika made false friendship with her and called her for dinner just before her alleged kidnapping. According to Choksi, he was forcibly taken with him as soon as he reached there. However, Barbara rejected these claims. He also misunderstood Preity Choksi’s allegations and said that she is not Choksi’s girlfriend, as claimed in some reports.

Mehul Choksi had reached Barbara as Raj

Barbara claimed that he has his own job and does not need things like money, jewelry, any kind of help, hotel booking. He further claimed that Mehul Choksi called his identity wrong and introduced himself as ‘Raj’ to befriend him.

In a NDTV report, Barbara said, “Raj (Mehul Choksi) had first approached me. He asked for my number and befriended me. What his wife is saying is not true.”

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Mehul choksi: Mehul Choksi, the main accused in the Rs 13,800 crore PNB fraud case, has been arrested in Belgium and now the preparation to bring him to India has intensified. After escaping from India in 2018, he was now arrested on the request of Indian agencies while escaping several times. Choksi, 65, was allegedly detained from a Belgian hospital, where he was admitted for treatment since last year.

Red notice removed against Mehul

Investigation agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), have stepped up the preparations to bring back the Interpol Red notice against him. The red notice is issued to the person who is wanted by a member country for a serious crime and other member countries are urged to help him to detect or arrest.

Mehul’s lawyer confirmed arrest

The government of Belgium had already confirmed Choksi to stay there. Especially, after the news of Choksi’s sudden disappearance from Antigua in May 2021, the government there took further seriously.

Talking about his arrest, Mehul’s lawyer Vijay Aggarwal said, “Currently, he is in jail and there is a process to file an appeal, not to file an application for bail (Belgium). During that appeal, it is requested not to keep him in custody and allow him to defend himself and oppose extradition request. “

In this way, fake was done

Choksi, the owner of the Gitanjali Group, is the main accused in the case of cheating India’s second largest public sector bank PNB in ​​India through fake letters of undertaking (LOU) and foreign credit letters (FLC) allegedly in connivance with bank officials. Nirav Modi, the nephew of Choksi, another accused in the case, is currently lodged in a London jail.

As part of the extradition request, Indian authorities shared at least two non-bailable warrants with their Belgian counterparts, issued by a special court in Mumbai in 2018 and 2021. However, this is not the first time Mehul has been detained, but earlier also Mehul was detained for illegal entry into Dominica. During that time a CBI team also tried to bring him to India, but later the court allowed him to return to Antigua for medical treatment.

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