Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said here on Saturday that India has made its best case on Vijay Mallya being wanted for economic offences and the Indian government has the “best assurance" from the UK authorities of his extradition to face charges of fraud and money laundering related to unpaid loans to his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines. Consular matters such as the extradition of economic offenders wanted in India to face charges were also raised during the wide-ranging discussions. We have made our best case and they have given their best assurance," said the Foreign Secretary. “The first Consular Dialogue between the UK and India will take place in September. “I reminded them about a quick decision on the extradition of economic offenders such as Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi.

Source: Mint July 24, 2021 16:41 UTC