Mon Apr 14 05:30:52 UTC 2025: ## Choksi’s Lawyer: Fugitive Businessman Undergoing Cancer Treatment, Will Challenge Belgian Detention

**Brussels, Belgium** – Mehul Choksi, the fugitive Indian businessman accused of defrauding the Punjab National Bank, is undergoing cancer treatment and will soon file a plea against his detention in Belgium, his lawyer has announced. The lawyer did not provide specifics on the type of cancer or the stage of treatment. The announcement comes as Choksi continues to fight extradition back to India, where he faces serious charges. The details of the legal challenge to his detention in Belgium remain undisclosed, but it is expected to focus on the legality of his arrest and transfer.

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