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.
Mehul Choksi's brother paid Dominican opposition leader to spread lies: Report - The sources said Chetan Chinu Bhai Choksi had met Linton on May 30, where they discussed several aspects related to Mehul Choksi's arrest.
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.