Antigua and Barbuda citizen Mehul Choksi, a key figure in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, has informed a Mumbai court of his inability to return to India to face trial due to his deteriorating health.
Currently residing in Belgium, Choksi claimed in a special plea that he is suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, commonly referred to as blood cancer. He received Antiguan citizenship by investment.
In his submission to the court, Choksi provided medical documentation along with an opinion from a doctor in Antwerp, asserting that he is “100% incapable” of traveling.
According to an Economic Times report, Choksi argued that his medical condition prevents him from undertaking the journey back to India.
However, an official source indicated that India’s healthcare system possesses world-class doctors and facilities that could adequately address Choksi’s medical needs, suggesting that he could receive treatment upon his return.
Choksi’s health concerns are not new; he has previously claimed to suffer from mental health issues stemming from a kidnapping incident in Antigua to Dominica.
The Indian government has been relentless in its pursuit of Choksi in connection with the $2 billion PNB scam, a high-profile case that has drawn considerable media attention.
Choksi and his nephew, Nirav Modi, are considered primary accused in this financial fraud.
While Choksi is currently seeking medical care in Belgium, Modi has been imprisoned in the UK for over six years, as India continues to pursue his extradition.
The Mumbai court has yet to rule on Choksi’s plea, as the legal battle unfolds amid ongoing efforts by Indian authorities to bring him and Modi to justice.
Mehul.choksi I.hope you make amends and give the people back their money before you die
Why do they always say that they have some disease when they commit serious crimes?
Luka because they are hoping that they die before they pay their debts
Do was it really worth it? For what shall it profit a man………?
So try him in Belgium. What ever you do get it done quickly like he doesn’t have much time left anyway
Smh just smh people of these days
I’m sorry to hear that but not like he had plans of returning to India in the first place.
Mehul Choksi is a smart rich man who wasnt wise at all
Some way, some how. I guess this whole Mehul case must come to an end. I just hope he wordks things with the people have wronged before he dies. lets not take a wrong road here Choksi
Choksi’s health must be the only thing deteriorating faster than his reputation. If he’s really that sick, he should just do us all a favor and stay in Belgium… behind bars. I mean, isnt he dying any way
Choksi’s so good at dodging justice, he should get a medal! Now he’s playing the ‘I’m too sick to go back’ card? Come on, man, the only thing he’s suffering from is a bad case of guilt!
Sounds like Mr. Choksi is trying to avoid facing the reality by using health Issues as an excuse. It’s wild how he’s caught up in such a huge scam and now wants to skip out on dealing with it. Like, he’s clearly in a tough spot health-wise, but it feels like he’s just trying to stall the process. I get the health stuff, but if he’s really guilty, it shouldn’t let him off the hook. btw, i wonder which doctor he paid for these results. Choksi know wherehe has remaining assets. he’s not a fool
Personally I don’t even believe this mam has any of the money that he allegedly stole. He is now old and barely alive. India still have the man on their agenda? A half dead man? What are you hoping that he would die in jail? Is that even payback? Seems you are more interested in punishing a man than getting the banks money back. Am I wrong or am I right?
Grace and mercy to you choksi..we cast blame like we have not done anything wrong in our lives. May he be forgiven