Antigua And Barbuda: News
15 Apr 2023
Mehul ChoksiBig relief for Mehul Choksi, can't be extradited from Antigua
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi—who is wanted in India for his involvement in a Rs. 13,500 crore fraud case—got a big relief from the High Court of Antigua and Barbuda, reported ANI.
21 May 2022
Punjab National BankDominica withdraws illegal entry case against fugitive Mehul Choksi
In a relief to fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, Dominican authorities withdrew the proceedings over his "illegal entry" into the island nation, officials said on Saturday.
26 Jul 2021
Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)Mehul Choksi claims he was abducted, thrashed by R&AW agents
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has claimed that he was abducted from Antigua by two agents of India's intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).
15 Jul 2021
IndiaChoksi's extradition could be delayed for years: Here's why
The extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi—accused in the Rs. 13,500-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case—to India could possibly be delayed by many years, according to people familiar with the matter.
13 Jul 2021
Ministry Of External AffairsDominican court grants bail to Mehul Choksi on medical grounds
In a setback for Indian agencies, fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi was granted bail by a Dominican court on medical grounds, allowing him to travel to Antigua for treatment.
07 Jul 2021
PNB ScamMehul Choksi moves Dominica HC to quash proceedings against him
Alleging that his arrest in Dominica for illegal entry was "dictated" by representatives of the Indian government, absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi has filed a case in the High Court of Roseau, Dominica, seeking to quash the proceedings against him, local media reported.
18 Jun 2021
Punjab National BankMehul Choksi remanded to state prison in Dominica
A magistrate court in Dominica on Thursday moved Mehul Choksi from police custody to state prison, his lawyer Vijay Aggarwal said, but added that he would continue to remain in hospital as his medical condition deteriorated.
12 Jun 2021
PNB ScamMehul Choksi masterminded PNB scam: Indian authorities tell Dominican court
Diamantaire Mehul Choksi masterminded the Rs. 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, Indian authorities told Dominica's High Court of Justice on Saturday.
07 Jun 2021
IndiaWas thrashed brutally, abducted from Antigua to Dominica: Mehul Choksi
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi—accused in the Rs. 13,500-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case—claimed he was thrashed and abducted by some men claiming to be Antiguan policemen on May 23, the day he mysteriously went missing from Antigua and Barbuda.
04 Jun 2021
IndiaIndian officials return from Dominica as Choksi's deportation case adjourned
The high-profile team of Indian officials, that had flown down to Dominica to bring back fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, is now headed home sans him.
03 Jun 2021
IndiaMehul Choksi denied bail by Dominica court over illegal entry
Mehul Choksi - the 62-year-old fugitive founder of India-based Gitanjali Group - has been denied bail by a court in Dominica for illegally entering the Caribbean island country from Antigua and Barbuda.
02 Jun 2021
Mehul ChoksiMehul Choksi case: What are the legal issues before India?
India has been looking to gain custody of fugitive jeweler Mehul Choksi, wanted in the Rs. 13,000 crore PNB loan fraud case.
31 May 2021
IndiaChoksi's 'romantic trip' with girlfriend reportedly landed him in jail
Mehul Choksi - the fugitive Indian diamantaire - had probably planned a "romantic getaway" with his girlfriend before that plan turned awry and he was arrested in Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister said citing reports.
28 May 2021
IndiaMehul Choksi cannot be immediately deported to India. Here's why
A court in Dominica - an island nation in the Caribbean - has put on hold the deportation of fugitive Indian jewelry merchant Mehul Choksi.
27 May 2021
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Fugitive Mehul Choksi held in Dominica, was fleeing to Cuba
Mehul Choksi - the fugitive Indian jewelry trader and one of the country's most wanted in connection with the Rs. 14,000 crore Punjab National Bank scam - has been captured in Dominica, reports say.
25 May 2021
CubaMehul Choksi, fugitive businessman, goes missing in Antigua; probe on
Mehul Choksi - the fugitive jewelry businessman wanted in India in connection with the Rs. 14,000 crore PNB loan fraud - has gone missing in the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, where he had been residing since 2018.
26 Sep 2019
India'Crook' Mehul Choksi will be deported to India: Antigua PM
The days of Mehul Choksi's freedom are numbered and if all goes well, he will be deported to India, a statement from Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister has hinted.
