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Fugitive Indian diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for his alleged role in a ₹13,000 crore PNB scam, has appealed to Belgium’s Supreme Court against an earlier ruling that upheld India’s extradition request. The Antwerp Court of Appeal previously found no issues with the arrest warrants issued by a Mumbai court and deemed Choksi’s extradition enforceable, citing assurances from India regarding his safety and fair trial. Choksi, who fled India in 2018, claims he faces a risk of mistreatment and denial of justice if returned. The appeal to the Supreme Court in Belgium suspends the extradition process, and will be judged on legal merits.

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Choksi Challenges Extradition Order in Belgium Supreme Court

New Delhi – November 4, 2025 – Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, accused of a massive ₹13,000 crore fraud in India, has filed an appeal with Belgium’s Supreme Court challenging the enforceability of India’s extradition request. This action follows an October 17 ruling by the Antwerp Court of Appeal, which had deemed the arrest warrants issued by a Mumbai special court as valid and permitted Choksi’s extradition.

Choksi, who fled India in 2018 shortly before the PNB scam was uncovered, is alleged to have siphoned off ₹6,400 crore. He previously sought refuge in Antigua and Barbuda before reportedly arriving in Belgium for medical treatment.

According to a statement from the public prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Antwerp, the appeal to the Court of Cassation (Supreme Court) will focus solely on legal merits. During this review process, Choksi’s extradition is suspended.

The Antwerp Court of Appeal had earlier dismissed Choksi’s concerns about facing unfair treatment or a compromised trial if extradited, citing assurances provided by the Indian government regarding his safety, human rights, and medical needs. India’s extradition request to Belgium was made on August 27, 2024, based on the Mumbai court’s arrest warrants.

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