Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi missing in Antigua, claims lawyer
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi missing in Antigua, claims lawyer
Choksi is wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a multi-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.
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Updated: May 25, 2021, 08:38 AM IST
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has gone missing in Antigua and Barbuda, his lawyer Vijay Aggarwal has confirmed. Choksi is wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a multi-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. The 60-year-old currently holds Antiguan citizenship.
In an exclusive statement to ANI, Choksi's counsel advocate Vijay Aggarwal confirmed that he is missing in the island nation. His lawyer said, "Mr Mehul Choksi is missing. His family members are worried and anxious and had called me to discuss. Antigua police is investigating. Family is in the dark and worried about his safety."