PNB scam: Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi denied bail by Dominica magistrate court
Mehul Choksi was denied bail by the magistrate court and will stay in the hospital under police security. The matter has been adjourned till June 14. First photo of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi in police custody in Dominica (Image Source: ANI/Antigua News Room)
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Updated: Jun 3, 2021, 12:07 PM IST
Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who was arrested on May 26 for alleged illegal entry to the Caribbean island country was denied bail by a magistrate court in Dominica on Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty saying that he was abducted and forcibly brought to Dominica from neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda.
PNB scam: Mehul Choksi forcefully taken to Dominica, lawyer claims he was 'tortured' - Mehul Choksi was reported missing on Sunday from Antigua and Barbuda, where he had taken citizenship, sparking a manhunt for the fugitive businessman.
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.