Mehul Choksi held in Belgium; India pushing for extradition

The Ministry of External Affairs has verified that fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi is currently detained in a Belgian jail. He was taken into custody in April 2025 after India formally requested his extradition. MEA Secretary Sibi George reiterated that India is dedicated to ensuring Choksi returns to the country to stand trial. These comments were shared while Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever was on an official trip to India, during which both nations reviewed their collaboration on law enforcement matters.

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