Thu Apr 17 13:14:02 UTC 2025: ## India Steps Up Efforts to Extradite Fugitive Diamond Merchant Choksi from Belgium
**Brussels, Belgium -** The Indian government announced Thursday it is collaborating closely with Belgian authorities to secure the extradition of Mehul Choksi, the fugitive diamantaire wanted in India on fraud charges. While details of the ongoing cooperation remain undisclosed, the statement signals a renewed push to bring Choksi back to India to face justice. Choksi, accused of significant financial irregularities, fled India several years ago and has been the subject of an international manhunt.
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