ED conducts searches at 8 locations across Bengal in Rs 160 crore fraud case
ED has alleged that several individuals from outside Bengal were defrauded with promises of high interest rates on deposits.
According to the ED, the Westminster Court issued the arrest warrant against Nirav Modi on March 13.
IANS | London/New Delhi | March 18, 2019 10:43 pm
Nirav Modi. (File Photo: IANS)
A court in London has issued an arrest warrant against fugitive Indian diamantaire Nirav Modi, accused in the Rs 12,700 crore bank, confirmed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday.
According to the ED, the Westminster Court issued the arrest warrant against Nirav Modi on March 13.
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The Indian government had moved an extradition request for Modi, who is currently in London, ED sources said in Delhi.
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ED has alleged that several individuals from outside Bengal were defrauded with promises of high interest rates on deposits.
The group was involved in illegal land and property grabbing, real estate development and extortion.
Officials are learnt to have examined financial documents, business records and other materials during the searches.
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