'Want them to face trial in India': UK PM Boris Johnson on extradition of Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya
2 years, 8 months ago

'Want them to face trial in India': UK PM Boris Johnson on extradition of Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya

Firstpost  

‘We have set up an anti-extremist task force to help India. We don’t welcome people who want to use our legal system to evade the law in India,’ Johnson said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said the country’s government has ordered the extradition of fugitive Indian tycoons Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya to India. We don’t welcome people who want to use our legal system to evade the law.” The UK PM was responding to a question on Khalistani groups as well as economic offenders wanted in India. #WATCH| On being asked about Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya &Khalistani extremists,British PM Boris Johnson said,"We've set up an anti-extremist task force to help India.UK govt ordered extradition.We don’t welcome people who want to use our legal system to evade the law in India." Earlier, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “As part of our agenda, we have been repeatedly highlighting the need to bring economic fugitives to justice and I have said this from this forum many times, as well as security concerns that may emanate from individuals who may harbour anti-India positions.” Cases against Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya Diamantaire Nirav Modi who is one of the main accused in India’s biggest banking fraud- the 2018 PNB scam, fled the country along with his family the same.

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PM Modi, UK's Starmer discuss extradition of economic offenders at G20 Summit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi, UK's Starmer discuss extradition of economic offenders at G20 Summit

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on Tuesday held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Brazil G20 Summit, discussing trade relations, technology partnerships, and the extradition of fugitive Indian economic offenders, among other issues. In their first meeting since Starmer assumed office in the UK, India pressed for the extradition of fugitive Indian businessmen like …

India pushes UK for faster extraditions
2 months ago

India pushes UK for faster extraditions

Hindustan Times  

India has pushed the UK to expedite the extradition of former liquor baron Vijay Mallya, diamantaire Nirav Modi, arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, and others wanted for major financial crimes, with Central Bureau of Investigation director, Praveen Sood, on a visit to that country last week, asking British minister of security, Dan Jarvis, to ensure this, people familiar with the matter …

Fresh blow to Vijay Mallya: SEBI bars fugitive liquor baron from securities trading for 3 years
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fresh blow to Vijay Mallya: SEBI bars fugitive liquor baron from securities trading for 3 years

India TV News  

The Securities Exchange Board of India on Friday barred Vijay Mallya from trading in India's securities market for three years. Mallya, who owns an 8.1% stake in United Breweries and a 0.01% stake in United Spirits, faces a Rs 9,000 crore bank loan default case involving Kingfisher Airlines. Non-bailable warrant issued On July 1, a special CBI court in Mumbai …

Fresh trouble for Vijay Mallya, CBI issues non-bailable warrant in ₹180-crore loan default case
6 months, 1 week ago

Fresh trouble for Vijay Mallya, CBI issues non-bailable warrant in ₹180-crore loan default case

Hindustan Times  

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya is now facing a fresh legal action by the Central Bureau of Investigation as a special CBI court issued a non-bailable warrant against him in the ₹180-crore loan default case linked to Indian Overseas Bank. Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya The CBI, in its warrant, said the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines promoter caused a wrongful loss of ₹180 …

UK court rejects Nirav Modi’s bail plea again, says he’s ‘real’ flight risk
8 months, 1 week ago

UK court rejects Nirav Modi’s bail plea again, says he’s ‘real’ flight risk

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A UK court on Tuesday rejected diamantaire Nirav Modi’s bail plea, saying he presented a “real, substantial risk” of absconding justice, people familiar with the development said. Judge John Zani took up Nirav Modi’s fresh bail plea on the grounds that the long passage of time since the last bail application three and a half years ago constituted …

India’s key fugitives to be extradited soon? Joint CBI-ED-NIA team to visit UK to expedite process
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s key fugitives to be extradited soon? Joint CBI-ED-NIA team to visit UK to expedite process

India TV News  

A high-level team of officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate and National Investigation Agency would be soon despatched to the United Kingdom to expedite extradition of India’s most wanted fugitives – diamond trader Nirav Modi, Kingfisher Airlines promoter Vijay Mallya and defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari, sources said on Tuesday. The extradition cases of Sanjay Bhandari, Nirav Modi, …

PM Modi Brings Up Extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi with UK in Every Meet: Harish Salve
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi Brings Up Extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi with UK in Every Meet: Harish Salve

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought up the issue of extradition of fugitives Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi in every India-UK trade related meeting, senior Advocate Harish Salve has revealed. “The British always complain that the moment we have a meeting, the first question PM Modi asks is, where are Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi?” Salve said in an interview …

British Judicial system is independent of govt: UK Foreign Secy on extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

British Judicial system is independent of govt: UK Foreign Secy on extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Referring to the extradition of fugitive economic offenders Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Wednesday said that the British Judicial system is independent of the government and it is them to decide. Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s plea to move the UK Supreme Court against his extradition to India on charges of fraud and …

Fugitive Nirav Modi loses plea in UK Court against his extradition to India: Details
2 years, 1 month ago

Fugitive Nirav Modi loses plea in UK Court against his extradition to India: Details

Op India  

The UK Supreme Court on Thursday denied fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s plea against his extradition to India. In November, Nirav Modi filed an application before the UK High Court for permission to appeal against his extradition to India in the UK Supreme Court. Nirav Modi reportedly filed an application in the High Court in London, seeking permission to appeal against …

Nirav Modi loses bid to appeal against extradition in UK Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Nirav Modi loses bid to appeal against extradition in UK Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, on Thursday suffered another setback in his legal battle against his extradition as the High Court in London denied him permission to appeal against his extradition order in the UK Supreme Court. In a judgment order pronounced at the Royal Courts …

India Submits Reply in Nirav Modi's UK Extradition Appeal
2 years, 1 month ago

India Submits Reply in Nirav Modi's UK Extradition Appeal

News 18  

The Indian authorities have submitted their legal response to the application filed by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi seeking permission to appeal against his extradition order in the UK Supreme Court. The Crown Prosecution Service, which appears on behalf of the Indian government in the UK courts, had until Monday to file a response in the High Court in London on …

Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal extradition to India in UK top court
2 years, 1 month ago

Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal extradition to India in UK top court

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi has filed an application in the High Court here, seeking permission to appeal against its decision to extradite him to India in the UK Supreme Court. The 51-year-old businessman lost an appeal on mental health grounds earlier this month, when a two-judge High Court bench ruled that his risk of suicide was not such …

Nirav Modi Approaches UK High Court To Challenge His Extradition Order
2 years, 1 month ago

Nirav Modi Approaches UK High Court To Challenge His Extradition Order

News 18  

Fugitive merchant Nirav Modi, who was involved in 2 billion dollar Punjab National Bank loan scam case, has filed an application in a UK High Court, seeking permission to appeal against his extradition order in the Supreme Court. After the appeal, the Crown Prosecution Service, acting on behalf of the Indian authorities, will respond to the latest application of extradition …

Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal extradition in UK top court
2 years, 1 month ago

Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal extradition in UK top court

Firstpost  

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi has filed an application in the High Court in London, seeking permission to appeal against his extradition order in the Supreme Court. London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi has filed an application in the High Court in London, seeking permission to appeal against his extradition order in the Supreme Court. The 51-year-old diamantaire lost an …

Fugitive Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal against extradition in UK top court
2 years, 1 month ago

Fugitive Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal against extradition in UK top court

India Today  

Fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi has filed an application before the UK high court for permission to appeal against his extradition to India in the UK Supreme Court. Indian authorities through Crown Prosecution Service will file their submission before the UK high court on the application of Nirav Modi, following which a judge will give a ruling on paper. The …

Nirav Modi Extradition: Can Indian Laws Expedite Process for Speedy Resolves?
2 years, 2 months ago

Nirav Modi Extradition: Can Indian Laws Expedite Process for Speedy Resolves?

The Quint  

The corollary is that once arrested and if the authorities believe that the fugitive is a flight risk, bail or release from custody is denied at the discretion of the courts. Naturally, it is therefore, safe to conclude that Nirav Modi is a high ‘flight risk’ person and the British courts are also of an opinion that he is likely …

India welcomes UK HC's order on Nirav Modi extradition: ‘Want to bring him...’
2 years, 2 months ago

India welcomes UK HC's order on Nirav Modi extradition: ‘Want to bring him...’

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday welcomed the United Kingdom High Court decision to reject fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's appeal against his extradition. India welcomes UK HC's order on Nirav Modi extradition: ‘Want to bring him.’ Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the government 'wants to bring Nirav Modi to India as soon as possible'. The court on Wednesday dismissed Modi’s …

Explained: How Nirav Modi can still avoid extradition and what India can do to beat his tricks
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: How Nirav Modi can still avoid extradition and what India can do to beat his tricks

Firstpost  

Diamond merchant Nirav Modi lost his appeal against extradition to India. However, he still has a few options left before he is brought back to the country to face trial in the Rs 13,758-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case After over two years, Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond businessman, who fled the country and took refuge in London is a …

Political asylum in UK: Nirav Modi's last ditch effort to escape Indian laws
2 years, 2 months ago

Political asylum in UK: Nirav Modi's last ditch effort to escape Indian laws

India Today  

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, who has been ordered to be extradited to India for defrauding the Punjab National Bank of crores, might be able to stall his return. Nirav Modi had recently sought political asylum in the United Kingdom, which if granted will allow him to escape the law in India, sources said. In a big win for India last …

What is the PNB fraud case against Nirav Modi and will the fugitive finally be forced to return home?
2 years, 2 months ago

What is the PNB fraud case against Nirav Modi and will the fugitive finally be forced to return home?

Firstpost  

The High Court in London has allowed the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to India. He fled the country in January 2018, days before the scam was uncovered Fugitive diamond billionaire Nirav Modi’s appeal against extradition to India has been turned down by the High Court in London today. According to Indian Express, the transcripts of Nirav Modi’s conversations …

UK Court clears extradition of fugitive Nirav Modi to India
2 years, 2 months ago

UK Court clears extradition of fugitive Nirav Modi to India

Op India  

In a big victory for the Indian government, UK High Court has ordered the extradition of fugitive Nirav Modi to India. The High Court rejected diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s petition against his extradition, paving the way to bring him back to India. The court had also said that it will consider the assurances given by the Indian government, rejecting 51-year-old …

PNB Scam Case: UK court allows Nirav Modi's extradition to India
2 years, 2 months ago

PNB Scam Case: UK court allows Nirav Modi's extradition to India

Firstpost  

In its ruling on Wednesday, the London High Court ruled that the extradition of Nirav Modi to India will not be unjust. Nirav Modi is the prime accused in the PNB scam case Nirav Modi Extradition: In a big breakthrough for Indian agencies, a London court cleared the extradition of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi to India. Nirav Modi is the …

Nirav Modi to be extradited to India as he loses appeal in British court
2 years, 2 months ago

Nirav Modi to be extradited to India as he loses appeal in British court

India Today  

A high court in the United Kingdom on Wednesday rejected fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's plea against extradition to India to face fraud and money laundering charges. However, the Royal Courts of Justice noted that extraditing Nirav Modi wouldn’t be "unjust or oppressive". On October 12, the court had reserved its judgment on Nirav Modi's plea against the verdict of Westminster …

Nirav Modi loses appeal against extradition to India. What's next for him?
2 years, 2 months ago

Nirav Modi loses appeal against extradition to India. What's next for him?

India Today  

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi lost his appeal in a UK high court against extradition on mental health grounds. In a judgment handed down on Wednesday, Lord Justice Stuart-Smith and Justice Jay concluded, “We are far from satisfied that Nirav Modi’s mental condition and the risk of suicide are such that it would be either unjust or oppressive to extradite …

Nirav Modi a suicide risk? This is what UK Court said while approving his extradition to India
2 years, 2 months ago

Nirav Modi a suicide risk? This is what UK Court said while approving his extradition to India

India Today  

A high court in the United Kingdom rejected fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi's plea against an extradition order to India filed on mental health grounds. The court, while rejecting Nirav Modi’s appeal, relied on the Indian government’s assurance that his mental health condition and risk of suicide would be taken care of by a panel of experts and doctors. Nirav …

Honour extradition treaty, don't pick holes: UK Court in Nirav Modi case
2 years, 3 months ago

Honour extradition treaty, don't pick holes: UK Court in Nirav Modi case

India Today  

The high court in London on Wednesday held that since India is a “friendly foreign power”, the UK must not pick holes in the assurances by the Indian government that Nirav Modi will be provided with adequate medical assistance. Hearing Nirav Modi’s plea against extradition to India, the court said, “India is a “friendly foreign power” and the UK must …

Not welcome in UK: Boris Johnson on Indian fugitives in Britain
2 years, 8 months ago

Not welcome in UK: Boris Johnson on Indian fugitives in Britain

India Today  

Fugitives who want to use the UK’s legal system to evade the law in India are not welcome in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on a two-day India visit, said at a media briefing today. We don’t welcome people who want to use our legal system to evade the law here in India.” The prime minister spoke about …

'Want them taken back for trial': UK PM on Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi extradition
2 years, 8 months ago

'Want them taken back for trial': UK PM on Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi extradition

Hindustan Times  

The United Kingdom has ordered the extradition of Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi and 'we want them taken back to India for trial', British prime minister Boris Johnson told reporters Friday after a meeting with prime minister Narendra Modi. New Delhi: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the joint statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House, in …

Why Boris Johnson felt like Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan in India
2 years, 8 months ago

Why Boris Johnson felt like Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan in India

India TV News  

Highlights UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday met PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi Boris Johnson expressed his happiness over the rousing welcome he got when he landed in Ahmedabad Felt like Sachin Tendulkar upon my arrival and also like Amitabh Bachchan: UK PM Boris Johnson UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday met PM Narendra …

Supreme Court Reserves Orders On Sentence Of Vijay Mallya In Contempt Case
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Orders On Sentence Of Vijay Mallya In Contempt Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved orders on the sentence of fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya in the contempt of court case against him over violation of orders in a case relating to loan default of over Rs 9000 crores of the defunct Kingfisher airlines.A bench comprising Justice UU Lalit, Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Justice Bela M Trivedi heard …

Supreme Court Adjourns Vijay Mallya's Sentence Hearing In Contempt Case For Next Week
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Adjourns Vijay Mallya's Sentence Hearing In Contempt Case For Next Week

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for next week sentence hearing in contempt case against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya who was found guilty of contempt in 2017 for disobeying court's order for not disclosing full particulars of assets in case between SBI and Kingfisher Airlines.The matter was listed before the bench of Justices UU Lalit, SR Bhat and PS Narasimha.On …

Rs 18,000 crore recovered from Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi
2 years, 10 months ago

Rs 18,000 crore recovered from Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

Op India  

The Central Government has told to the Supreme Court that Rs 18000 crore have been returned to the banks which were stifled by fugitives Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi until now. While comparing the numbers with the global data, Tushar Mehta added, “very small number of cases are being taken up for investigation under the PMLA as compared …

Vijay Mallya case: SC gives last chance to fugitive businessman to defend himself in contempt case
2 years, 11 months ago

Vijay Mallya case: SC gives last chance to fugitive businessman to defend himself in contempt case

Firstpost  

The top court said it has given multiple opportunities to Mallya to appear either personally or through a lawyer and had even given specific directions in its last order dated 30 November 2021 New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday gave a final opportunity to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, accused in bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore …

'We Can't Wait Longer Now' : Supreme Court To Go Ahead With Sentence Hearing In Vijay Mallaya's Contempt Case Regardless Of His Absence
3 years, 1 month ago

'We Can't Wait Longer Now' : Supreme Court To Go Ahead With Sentence Hearing In Vijay Mallaya's Contempt Case Regardless Of His Absence

Live Law  

Expressing a clear intention to go ahead with the sentence hearing in the contempt case against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, the Supreme Court on Tuesday posted the matter for hearing on January 18, 2022.The Court stated that even if Mallya - who is now in United Kingdom from where the India Government is trying to extradite him- is not present …

Nirav Modi Cites Suicide Risk, Lack of Mental Health Support in India in New Extradition Appeal
3 years, 5 months ago

Nirav Modi Cites Suicide Risk, Lack of Mental Health Support in India in New Extradition Appeal

News 18  

Fugitive diamantaire merchant Nirav Modi on Wednesday cited poor conditions of Indian jails and increased “risk” of depression that may lead to suicide as arguments in a fresh appeal against extradition in the UK. Justice Martin Chamberlain presided over the “renewal application” hearing, held under the court’s COVID-19 video conferencing setting, and has reserved his judgment, to be handed down …

Will Continue to Make All Efforts to Bring Back Fugitives, Says MEA
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Continue to Make All Efforts to Bring Back Fugitives, Says MEA

News 18  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi remains in the custody of Dominican authorities with certain legal proceedings underway, and asserted that all efforts will continue to be made to bring back fugitives to face justice in India. At a media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said the issue of economic offenders was …

Nirav Modi To Vijay Mallya And Mehul Choksi: Why Extraditing Fugitives Is An Uphill Task
3 years, 7 months ago

Nirav Modi To Vijay Mallya And Mehul Choksi: Why Extraditing Fugitives Is An Uphill Task

News 18  

The notion that the law has long arms is deeply embedded in popular culture and legal theory. However, the normative claims of nobody being beyond the reach of the law’s arms would seem like empty rhetoric if one glances at the uphill task of extraditing fugitives. Though India has entered into extradition treaties with 47 countries and has extradition arrangements …

Nirav Modi's Extradition: India's Chequered Endeavour
3 years, 7 months ago

Nirav Modi's Extradition: India's Chequered Endeavour

Live Law  

India's record of prosecuting fugitive offenders who have taken asylum in UK is a matter of concern. Recently, UK's Home Secretary Priti Patel signed the extradition order, a few days after which Nirav Modi has appealed the UK High Court against the order. Subsequently, the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court of India declared Nirav Modi a 'fugitive economic …

PM Modi, Boris Johnson discuss extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi during India-UK virtual summit
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi, Boris Johnson discuss extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi during India-UK virtual summit

India TV News  

The issue of extradition of Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi figured in a virtual summit between India and the UK on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that economic offenders should be sent back to the country at the earliest for trial. At a media briefing, Joint Secretary in the Europe West division in the Ministry of External Affairs …

‘Productive’: PM Modi on Virtual Summit With UK PM Boris Johnson
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Productive’: PM Modi on Virtual Summit With UK PM Boris Johnson

The Quint  

Addressing a news conference, Joint Secretary in the Europe West division in the MEA Sandeep Chakravorty said, the agreement between the two countries provides “enhanced employment opportunities for 3,000 young Indian professionals annually, in return for India agreeing to take back any of its citizens who are living illegally in the UK,” Reuters reported. Chakravorty said that it was India’s …

Snippets from UK: Britain Puts India on 'Red List', Boris Cancels Visit amid Covid Rampage
3 years, 8 months ago

Snippets from UK: Britain Puts India on 'Red List', Boris Cancels Visit amid Covid Rampage

News 18  

Boris Aborts India Visit But Plans for “Future Partnership” Still on: It was inevitable that Boris Johnson’s visit will be postponed given the rising Covid cases in India. Labour Party Suggests Virtual Meets to Boris: The opposition Labour party had asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson to cancel his India visit to set an example, and to conduct his India meetings …

U.K. approves Nirav Modi’s extradition in PNB fraud case
3 years, 8 months ago

U.K. approves Nirav Modi’s extradition in PNB fraud case

The Hindu  

The U.K.’s Home Department has approved the extradition of diamond merchant Nirav Modi to India in connection with the ₹13,758-crore Punjab National Bank fraud, about two months after the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London ruled that a prima facie case was made out against him. Of Friday’s decision, a U.K. Home Office spokesperson said, “On February 25, the District Judge …

No FIR Against CM Vijayan in Gold Smuggling: Cong Alleges Nexus Between BJP-led NDA and LDF Govts
3 years, 9 months ago

No FIR Against CM Vijayan in Gold Smuggling: Cong Alleges Nexus Between BJP-led NDA and LDF Govts

News 18  

Attacking the ruling Left Front in poll-bound Kerala, the Congress on Monday alleged there seems to be some understanding between the BJP-led NDA and LDF governments due to which no FIR has been registered against the Chief Minister, three of his cabinet colleagues and the Assembly speaker in the gold smuggling case. "But Prime minister Narendra Modi and his government …

Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi all coming back to face law of land: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
3 years, 9 months ago

Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi all coming back to face law of land: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that fugitive businessmen Vijaya Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi are "coming back" to India" to face the law. Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi are all coming back to face law of the land, Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha while replying to a debate on the insurance amendment bill. Nirav Modi …

Legal Process Has to Be Followed Through, Can't Shortcut That: UK on Vijay Mallya Extradition
3 years, 10 months ago

Legal Process Has to Be Followed Through, Can't Shortcut That: UK on Vijay Mallya Extradition

News 18  

Noting the urgency and desire on the part of India to extradite people accused of corruption, the UK on Friday said a "legal process" is on in Vijay Mallya's matter and it has to be followed through as there cannot be any shortcut. Asked when can Mallya be extradited to India and if some kind of legal issue is still …

Nirav Modi | The fugitive merchant
3 years, 10 months ago

Nirav Modi | The fugitive merchant

The Hindu  

Riding high on the fame that his exquisite collection of precious gem jewellery had generated in the glamour world within such a short span, a third-generation diamantaire made it to the elite Indian billionaires’ club in 2013. As it turned out, the CBI received a complaint from Punjab National Bank on January 29, 2018, days after the family had left …

Nirav Modi to Vijay Mallya: Here's a List of Economic Offenders Who Fled India After Being Named in Massive Loan Frauds
3 years, 10 months ago

Nirav Modi to Vijay Mallya: Here's a List of Economic Offenders Who Fled India After Being Named in Massive Loan Frauds

News 18  

Diamantaire Nirav Modi, who was wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in Punjab National Bank scam case, on Thursday lost his legal battle against extradition as a UK judge ruled that he does have a case to answer before the Indian courts. According to a report published in Business Today in September last year, Union Minister …

UK Court approves Nirav Modi's extradition to India
3 years, 10 months ago

UK Court approves Nirav Modi's extradition to India

Op India  

Indian Government’s two-year-long battle to bring back fugitive businessman Nirav Modi to India has finally tasted some success. The fugitive billionaire is wanted for fraud and money laundering in the ₹ 14,000-crore Punjab National Bank scam The UK’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court has also acknowledged that the diamantaire conspired to destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses and ordered that Nirav Modi may …

Nirav Modi can be extradited, rules UK court, says has a 'case to answer to India'
3 years, 10 months ago

Nirav Modi can be extradited, rules UK court, says has a 'case to answer to India'

Firstpost  

On Thursday, fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi lost his legal battle against extradition after a UK judge ruled that he must face the Indian courts on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2 billion Punjab National Bank scam case. The 49-year-old appeared via video link from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London as District Judge Samuel Goozeehanded handed down …

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