Mehul Choksi

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Dominica High Court Adjourns Mehul Choksi's Bail Hearing Till June 11

The Dominica High Court has adjourned the wanted diamantaire Mehul Choksi's bail till June 11. Reportedly, Choksi approached the HC after the magistrate court rejected his bail petition on the charges of illegal entry into the Caribbean island. According to Dominica News Online, the government, represented by Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Sherma Dalrymple, "seriously opposed" to Choksi's plea, considering him a flight risk.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 - 08:23 PM / by Anvitha Shetty

Tags: Mehul Choksi, Dominica, High Court, Bail Plea

Mehul Choksi will have to stay in Dominica until July.

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CBI, ED Led Team To Bring Back Mehul Choksi Returns Empty Handed

The PNB scam accused Mehul Choksi's deportation to India has been currently suspended after a magistrate court in Dominica adjourned the hearing to July. The eight-member team including officials from ED and CBI has left the Caribbean country and is scheduled to land in India… read-more

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 - 07:04 PM / by Anvitha Shetty

Tags: Mehul Choksi, Dominica, CBI, Enforcement Directorate

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Mehul Choksi denied bail by a magistrate court in Dominica.

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Mehul Choksi's Bail Appeal Denied Against Illegal Entry In Dominica

Dominica's Magistrate court denied Mehul Choksi's bail appeal against the illegal entry into the Caribbean island nation. Earlier, the Court had ordered the authorities to bring Choksi for trial. However, Choksi's lawyer Vijay Aggarwal stated that they will approach the High Court in-order to contest the magistrate court's decision. Moreover, Choksi pleaded "not guilty" to the charges in Dominica and is currently wanted in India after… read-more

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 - 03:57 PM / by Anvitha Shetty

Tags: Mehul Choksi, Punjab National Bank, Dominica, Bail Plea

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Mehul Choski and his alleged girlfriend Barbara Jabarica.

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'Mysterious Woman' Showed As Girlfriend Is Incorrect: Choksi's Wife

Mehul Choksi's wife Priti Choksi has claimed that the picture of a woman, who is being portrayed as her husband's girlfriend Barbara Jabarica, is not correct and that she is "untraceable". Reportedly, Jabarica, also termed 'mysterious woman', is suspected to have a role in Choksi's disappearance from Antigua to Dominica. Although not confirming any encounter with Jabarica, Priti said the 'mysterious woman' introduced herself as a house-… read-more

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 - 01:28 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Mehul Choksi, Priti Choksi, Barbara Jabarica, Antigua, Dominica

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DCP Sharada Raut.

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CBI Chief Sharada Raut In Dominica To Bring Back Mehul Choksi

CBI’s banking fraud chief Sharada Raut is in Dominica with her team to bring back the fugitive diamantiare Mehul Choksi. Leading the investigation in Rs 13,500-crore PNB scam, Raut will be present in the June 2 hearing and will assist Dominican government. Caught recently while trying to escape Cuba, Choksi’s arrest has created a political controversy in the Caribbean country with opposition blaming Dominican PM as a part of conspiracy.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 - 09:25 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: Women Empowerment, mission choksi, Mehul Choksi, Dominica, scam

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Mehul Choksi showing bruises on his body.

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Mehul Choksi Was With Girlfriend On Trip To Dominica: Antigua PM

Fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi was likely on a romantic trip with his girlfriend when he got caught in Dominica, said Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne. However, Choksi had claimed that he was abducted by the collaborative efforts of Antiguan officials and those having "'links with India" and was allegedly tortured. Recently, Choksi's picture, after his arrest, had surfaced that showed him covered in bruises. 

Mon, 31 May 2021 - 11:26 AM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Antigua and Barbuda, Mehul Choksi, Gaston Browne, Dominica, Abduction

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Mehul Choksi.

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Mehul Choksi Was Tortured After Being Abducted To Dominica: Lawyer

In a new twist to Mehul Choksi's case, the diamantaire's lawyer Vijay Aggarwal has claimed that his client was "forcefully picked by various people", thus explaining his emergence in Dominica. Besides, he also alleged that Choksi has sustained multiple injuries on his body, which indicates of him being "tortured" by the abductors. Meanwhile, Antigua, from where Choksi fled, has asked Dominica to repatriate him directly to India.

Fri, 28 May 2021 - 10:06 AM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Mehul Choksi, Vijay Aggarwal, Abduction, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda

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Mehul Choksi.

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PNB Scam Accused Businessman Mehul Choksi Arrested In Dominica

Fugitive businessman and PNB scam accused Mehul Choksi was arrested from Dominica on May 26, where he reportedly fled via a boat. Currently in custody of Dominica's Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Choksi will be handed back to Antigua authorities, said sources. However, Antigua's PM Gaston Browne stated, "We will not accept him back" citing his deportation to India. Choksi had gone missing on May 23.

Thu, 27 May 2021 - 09:16 AM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Mehul Choksi, PNB Scam, Dominica, Antigua, Gaston Browne

Courtesy: The Times of India