Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi was on Wednesday produced before a magistrate in Dominica to answer charges of illegal entry into the Caribbean island. The move came following orders by Dominica High Court Judge Bernie Stephenson, who stated that Choksi must reply to the illegal entry charges, reported local media. "My administration stands by its request to Dominica to extradite Mehul Choksi directly back to India where he is still a citizen," he added. The officers are coordinating with the local prosecutors to put forward India's best case before the high court. He was detained in neighbouring Dominica for illegal entry after a possible romantic escapade with his rumoured girlfriend.

Source: Mint June 03, 2021 01:56 UTC