Tag: PNB scam
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UK court plays video of fugitive Nirav Modi’s death threat to ‘dummy directors’
An extradition request from the Indian government was certified by the UK Home Office in February last year before his arrest by Scotland Yard on March 19, 2019.
May 14, 2020 -
Fugitive Nirav Modi to face remote extradition trial from May 11 in UK court
The 49-year-old, who has been lodged at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London since his arrest last year, appeared before the court via video conferencing due to the social distancing procedures put in place across the UK courts in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 29, 2020 -
Nirav Modi threatens to ‘kill himself’ if extradited to India; UK court refuses bail for 5th time
The court rejected his bail plea despite an offer of an 'unprecedented bail package', which included 4-million pounds in security as well as house arrest akin to those imposed on terrorist suspects.
November 7, 2019 -
Two fresh applications filed in connection with Mehul Choksi’s PNB scam
Mehul Choksi along with his nephew Nirav Modi are the accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab and National Bank fraud case. Choksi fled the country and was granted citizenship by Antigua and Barbuda on January 15, 2018.
October 22, 2019 -
‘Crook’ Mehul Choksi ‘adds no value to our country’, ‘unfortunate’ Indian officials cleared him: Antigua PM
Mehul Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are being investigated by the ED and the CBI after it was detected that they allegedly cheated Punjab National Bank of more than Rs 13,400 crore.
September 26, 2019 -
PNB fraud | Nirav Modi denied bail for fourth time by UK court, to stay in prison
Nirav Modi has already been denied bail thrice by the Westminster Magistrates' Court, as the judge ruled there was "substantial risk" that he would fail to surrender and deemed the bail security offered as insufficient.
June 12, 2019 -
UK court rejects bail plea of Nirav Modi, to remain in custody till May 24
The court is hearing the extradition case of Nirav Modi in the $1 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case.
April 26, 2019 -
Nirav Modi, Mallya to share same cell in Mumbai jail? ‘There is space’, quips UK judge
The UK court earlier on Friday rejected Nirav Modi’s second bail application, saying there are 'substantial grounds' to believe the fugitive diamantaire will fail to surrender.
March 30, 2019 -
CBI team to be London on March 29 for hearing of Nirav Modi extradition case
The 48-year-old had been denied bail by District Judge Marie Mallon at his first hearing soon after his arrest by Scotland Yard officers from a central London bank branch.
March 27, 2019 -
Nirav Modi may be kept in separate cell in UK prison, inmates to be Dawood henchman
Modi was arrested from a Metro Bank branch in London by uniformed officers on Tuesday, when he went there to open a new bank account.
March 21, 2019 -
Welcome arrest, Govt pursuing with UK for early extradition of Nirav Modi: MEA
A UK court had on Monday issued an arrest warrant against Modi following a request forwarded by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for his extradition.
March 21, 2019 -
‘Fit for extradition’: UK sends India’s request to extradite Nirav Modi to London court, says ED
Soon a joint team of the ED and the CBI would travel to the UK to apprise the lawyers about the Indian case and evidence against Modi, ED sources said.
March 9, 2019 -
‘Impossible is possible under PM Modi’: Oppn slams Govt after Nirav Modi spotted in London
The report stated that Nirav Modi against whom a Red Corner Notice has been issued by the Interpol has been living in the city’s West End area and has even started a new diamond business.
March 9, 2019 -
Fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi spotted in London, has started new diamond business: Report
Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are under probe by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the ED in the Rs 14,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.
March 9, 2019 -
PNB scam accused Nirav Modi’s Alibag beach bungalow blown up with controlled blast
A few days ago, detonators were fixed at various points on the bungalow - located around 110 km from Mumbai - to carry out the 'implosion' and bring it down in a single-shot.
March 8, 2019 -
Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against fugitive Mehul Choksi on request of CBI
Earlier in September, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had sent a reminder to Interpol about its application seeking a red corner notice against Choksi.
December 13, 2018 -
Urjit Patel Resignation: A dangerous trend, government intimidating RBI, says AIBEA
AIBEA General Secretary CH Venkatachalam said, "The resignation of RBI Governor Urjit Patel is quite shocking and disturbing. The reasons for his resignation are obvious and signal a dangerous trend that institutions like RBI are no longer independent."
December 11, 2018