Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksi Surfaces In Belgium; India Requests Extradition: Report

As per media reports, the businessman surfaced in Belgium and is said to be living there with his wife, Preeti Choksi, after securing a residency card.

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Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi is reportedly residing in Antwerp, Belgium. As per media reports, the businessman surfaced in Belgium and is said to be living there with his wife, Preeti Choksi, after securing a residency card.

As reported by the Associated Times, a Caribbean-focused outlet, Indian authorities have called on Belgian authorities to initiate Choksi's extradition to India. The same is yet to be confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs.

As per the Associated Times, Choksi secured an "F Residency Card" in Belgium in November 2023. The report further adds that Choksi's allegedly fabricated his documents to Belgian authorities to misrepresent his nationality during the application process.

Before he was spotted in Belgium, Choksi was believed to be living in Antigua and Barbuda. As per reports, the fugitive businessman is now headed towards Switzerland.

His stay in Antigua and Barbuda was confirmed by Foreign Minister EP Chet Greene during the Raisina Dialogues. Greene stated that Choksi is no longer on the island.

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