Definitely a very big achievement: MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Mehul Choksi's arrest
Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium. Local authorities confirmed his presence. Preparations are underway for his extradition to India. Minister Pankaj Chaudhary hailed the arrest as a significant achievement. Choksi faces charges of defrauding PNB of Rs 13,850 crore. He previously fled India and obtained Antiguan citizenship. His legal team is preparing to challenge the extradition request.