Antwerp Court Advises Mehul Choksi Extradition to India
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 08, 2026
The positive advice from the Belgium===Antwerp Court of Appeal for Mehul Choksi's extradition is a favorable development for India and Punjab National Bank, potentially leading to the recovery of defrauded funds. This event reinforces the global efforts against financial crime, which could positively impact investor confidence in the integrity of financial markets.
The Belgium===Antwerp Court of Appeal has issued a positive advice to the Belgian government regarding the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi to India. The court recommended extradition on six of the seven charges he faces in India, including criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, fraud, forgery of accounts, embezzlement, and criminal misconduct, as these are also punishable under Belgian law. However, it advised against extradition on the charge of 'tampering or destroying of evidence,' which is not recognized in Belgium. The court found no direct proof of the Indian government's involvement in Mehul Choksi's alleged abduction from Antigua and Barbuda in 2021 and dismissed his claims of potential denial of justice or ill-treatment in India, citing assurances provided by India. This decision follows a previous rejection of Mehul Choksi's appeal by Belgium's Court of Cassation. The final decision on extradition now rests with the Belgian government, specifically Minister of Justice Annelies Verlinden. Mehul Choksi is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in a Rs 13,000 crore loan fraud case involving Punjab National Bank.
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