India will make “all efforts” to bring back fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi from Dominica, where he is facing a case in a court over alleged illegal entry into the island. Regarding the specific case of Mehul Choksi, we understand that he is in the custody of the authorities and certain legal proceedings are under way. Accused of defrauding the Punjab National Bank and the State Bank of India of ₹13,500 crore, Mr. Choksi fled to Antigua and Barbuda in 2018 and took citizenship there. Mr. Browne had argued that the return of Mr. Choksi would draw Antigua into the problem once again. “If he finds himself in Antigua, the problem reverts to Antigua and Barbuda,” said Mr. Browne, seeking repatriation of Mr. Choksi to India.

Source: The Hindu June 03, 2021 18:58 UTC