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Belgium's top court denied Mehul Choksi’s appeal, clearing the way for his extradition to India over a $1.8 billion bank fraud.
Belgium's Supreme Court has rejected Mehul Choksi’s appeal against extradition to India, upholding a prior ruling that clears the final legal hurdle for his return.
The court found no credible evidence Choksi would face torture or unfair treatment in India, dismissing his claims of political persecution and forced removal from Antigua.
Charges related to the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank scam—fraud, forgery, and embezzlement—are recognized under Belgian law, meeting the dual criminality standard.
One charge related to evidence tampering was excluded due to lack of a corresponding offense in Belgium.
India provided assurances on Choksi’s humane treatment, including placement in a private cell at Arthur Road Jail.
With the appeal denied, formal extradition proceedings can now move forward.
El máximo tribunal de Bélgica negó la apelación de Mehul Choksi, despejando el camino para su extradición a la India por un fraude bancario de $ 1.8 mil millones.