Breaking: Mehul Choksi Arrested In Belgium, Major Breakthrough In Pnb Scam Case | ABP NEWS

Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the massive ₹14,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been arrested in Belgium. His arrest on April 12, 2025, marks a significant development in the long-running investigation into the 2018 financial fraud. Choksi, who fled India to Antigua in 2018, was allegedly involved in illegal financial dealings with PNB through fraudulent Letters of Undertaking and Foreign Letters of Credit. Despite numerous attempts to capture him, he had been evading authorities, using medical treatment as a reason to stay in Belgium. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and CBI had been tracking Choksi's movements for years, gathering evidence to ensure his extradition. Choksi was reportedly planning to flee to Switzerland but was intercepted by Belgian authorities upon receiving vital information. His arrest is a big win for Indian agencies, and they are now focusing on bringing him back to India. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to seize his assets in India, which include properties across major cities. The Indian government is working closely with Belgian authorities for his extradition and to recover the defrauded money.

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