Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:40pm on 17 Oct 2025,Friday India Global
A Belgian court has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to India. The court in Antwerp said his arrest by Belgian police, based on India’s request, was valid. Choksi, accused of a ₹13,000 crore bank fraud, has been in a Belgian jail since April. He can still appeal the decision, so his return may take time. India assured Belgium that Choksi will be kept in Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail under international human rights standards. Choksi claims he is an Antiguan citizen, but Indian officials say he remains an Indian wanted for major financial crimes. (PC: HT)
