Belgian Court Approves Mehul Choksi’s Extradition to India
A Belgian court has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, accused in the Punjab National Bank fraud case, to India.
In a significant development, the Antwerp court in Belgium ruled in favor of extraditing Mehul Choksi to India. Choksi faces charges related to a ₹13,000 crore banking fraud at Punjab National Bank. The court’s decision follows stringent legal proceedings, and Choksi has 15 days to appeal against the extradition order. Indian authorities hailed this as a major victory in the fight against economic crimes and corruption.