The removal of the Red Corner Notice by the global police body against Choksi will have no bearing on the Punjab National Bank scam case, which is already in an advanced stage.
The fugitive diamantaire, who had recently fled from Antigua and Barbuda, was captured in neighbouring Dominica after an Interpol Yellow Notice was issued against him
UK Court Orders Nirav Modiâs Extradition To India In Rs 13,500 Crore Punjab National Bank Scam
Nirav Modi (Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint via Getty Images)
In a major setback to fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, a UK court on Thursday ordered his extradition in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case.
The District Judge at the Westminster Magistrates Court, Samuel Goozee, accepted the prima facie evidence against Modi for money laundering, saying: Many of these are a matter for trial in India. I am satisfied again that there is evidence he could be convicted, according to reports.
The development came after almost a two-year long legal battle.