Belgium's Supreme Court rejects Mehul Choksi's appeal against extradition order

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(Mehul Choksi) In the alleged 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank scam, diamond trader Mehul Choksi has received a blow from the Belgium court.

The Supreme Court of Belgium has rejected Mehul Choksi's petition against extradition by the Court of Cassation, and India had requested his extradition, currently in Belgium, on August 24, 2024.

After the Supreme Court of Belgium rejected Mehul Choksi's petition, the path for Choksi's extradition is now clear. India had requested Mehul Choksi's extradition, which has been approved by the Antwerp Court of Appeal.

Mehul Choksi had approached the Supreme Court there. Choksi had filed a petition challenging the extradition. Through this petition, he had requested not to be handed over to India. However, the Belgian court has rejected this petition.

Summary

• Alleged Punjab National Bank scam of 13,000 crores

• Diamond trader Mehul Choksi faces a blow from the Belgian court

• Path cleared for Choksi's extradition after the Belgian Supreme Court rejected Mehul Choksi's petition