Mehul Choksi

Listed from published reports. Appearing here is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Details

Role: Diamantaire wanted in India in the Punjab National Bank fraud case
Status: On 3 April 2026 the Antwerp Court of Appeal’s chamber of accusation advised the Belgian government to approve his extradition on six of seven charges; the Belgian government decides, and no decision is reported
Appears on: Prominent figures: charges, convictions and verdicts
Last checked: 6 Nov 2026 (what this means)

Mehul Choksi / Wanted in India on seven charges / Punjab National Bank fraud caseAllegation
- PTI reports that India wants him on seven charges linked to the Rs 13,000 crore PNB fraud, including criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal misconduct.8 Apr 2026 · PTI (via Free Press Journal) · Belgium's Antwerp Court Backs Mehul Choksi's Extradition On 6 Charges In ₹13,000 Crore PNB Fraud Case
Antwerp Court of Appeal / Advised approving his extradition on six of seven charges, 3 April 2026 / Mehul Choksi
- Its chamber of accusation found the alleged crimes punishable under Belgian law on six counts, with no risk of an unfair trial or torture, and gave a negative advice on the count of tampering with or destroying evidence, which is not punishable in Belgium. The confidential advice went to the Belgian government, which decides on India’s request.8 Apr 2026 · PTI (via Free Press Journal) · Belgium's Antwerp Court Backs Mehul Choksi's Extradition On 6 Charges In ₹13,000 Crore PNB Fraud Case