Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi is reportedly living in Belgium’s Antwerp. He has obtained a “residency card.” According to a media report, Indian officials have requested his extradition from the authorities. Choksi is facing allegations that he submitted false documents to reside in Belgium. Indian authorities want him in the Punjab National Bank scam. Earlier, Choksi was living in Antigua and Barbuda.
A Media organisation ‘Associated Times’ shared the news. The organisation focuses on the Caribbean region. However, Indian officials did not corroborate the report.
It is cited in the report that Choksi submitted fabricated and misleading documents. He had also hidden his identity and told that he was a resident of India and Antigua. According to reports, he is planning to move to Switzerland where he wants to receive treatment for cancer. Choksi and Nirav Modi allegedly defrauded the bank of more than Rs 14000 crore.
Choksi has obtained an “F residency Card” in Belgium and his Belgian wife helped him in obtaining the card.
Nirav Modi is behind bars in London. His bail applications were rejected by the courts. In May 2021, Choksi was absconding from Antigua. But, later he was found and returned.
The Indian authorities are trying to bring him back so he can face trials in the fraud scam.
