Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi is set to face extradition hearings in Belgium on September 15, 2025. He is wanted in India for his alleged role in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud, one of the country’s biggest financial scandals.

Choksi, who obtained citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda through investment, has been living in Belgium since 2023 after leaving the island for medical treatment. Reports suggest his Antiguan citizenship has been revoked, but the matter is still tied up in court.

Indian authorities have submitted a detailed case file to Belgium, including charge sheets and evidence of criminal conspiracy, fraud, and falsification of accounts. They argue the charges meet the legal test of “dual criminality,” meaning the offenses are crimes in both India and Belgium.

As part of the proceedings, India has also promised humane treatment and proper prison conditions if Choksi is sent back. The case will be closely watched across the Caribbean, given his past ties to Antigua & Barbuda and the international spotlight on the scandal.

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