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What is PNB Scam

PNB Scam

About PNB Scam

What is PNB Scam

The Punjab National Bank scam relates to fraudulent letter of undertaking worth Rs 10,000 crore issued by the bank. 
 
The key accused in the case were jeweller and designer Nirav Modi, his maternal uncle Mehul Choksi, and other relatives and some PNB employees. Nirav Modi and his relatives escaped India in early 2018, days before the news of the scam became public. PNB scam has been dubbed as the biggest fraud in India's banking history.
 
How the 10,000-crore scam happened?
 
Bankers used fake Letters of Undertakings (LoUs) at PNB's Brady House branch in Fort, Mumbai. The LoUs were opened in favour of branches
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Latest Updates on PNB Scam

CBI court pardons Nirav Modi's brother-in-law, makes him approver

A special CBI court granted him pardon on the condition that he would make "full and true disclosure of all circumstances within his knowledge concerning the offence and every other person involved"

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 9:11 PM IST

UK court agrees to hear Nirav Modi's plea to delay extradition to India

UK court has accepted Nirav Modi's plea to reopen his extradition case, citing risk of interrogation; Indian agencies are preparing a detailed response to contest the claims

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

Mehul Choksi assured humane jail conditions if extradited to India

Wanted fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi could be lodged in Barrack No. 12 of Arthur Road Jail with amenities meeting European human rights standards

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Updated On : 08 Sep 2025 | 9:39 AM IST

US arrests Nirav Modi's brother Nehal in ₹13,000 crore PNB scam

Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the US on India's request in connection with the ₹13,000 crore PNB bank fraud. He faces extradition on money laundering charges

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Updated On : 05 Jul 2025 | 7:28 PM IST

PNB scam: Court clears release of Nirav Modi's ₹66.3 cr assets for recovery

A Mumbai court has allowed the release of Nirav Modi and Purvi Modi's assets worth ₹66.33 crore, attached by the ED in the PNB fraud case, to help recover losses

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Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

Sebi attaches bank, demat, MF accounts of Choksi to recover Rs 2.1 cr dues

The latest move followed a demand notice issued to Choksi on May 15, warning attachment of assets as well as bank accounts if he failed to make the payment within 15 days

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Updated On : 06 Jun 2025 | 10:22 PM IST

Bombay HC to ED: Clarify if Mehul Choksi still holds Indian citizenship

Bombay High Court asks ED to verify if Mehul Choksi still holds Indian citizenship, as conflicting claims emerge during hearing on plea to cancel NBW in PNB fraud case

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Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 1:17 PM IST

India has moved extradition request for Mehul Choksi, confirms Belgium

The Belgian authorities said that Mehul Choksi is currently in custody as preparations for further judicial proceedings are underway

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 4:16 PM IST

Will Mehul Choksi be extradited? What the India-Belgium Treaty says

With diamond businessman Mehul Choksi's arrest, all eyes turn to Belgium as India awaits greenlight on extradition

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 12:33 PM IST

Mehul Choksi held in Belgium: Timeline of events leading to his arrest

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium for his alleged involvement in the ₹13,850 crore PNB bank loan fraud case

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 11:32 AM IST

Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium: What was his alleged role in PNB scam?

The ₹13,850 crore PNB fraud was carried out between 2014 and 2017, involving fake LoU to secure overseas credit for firms linked to Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi. Here's what you need to know

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

Definitely a very big achievement: MoS Finance on Mehul Choksi's arrest

Earlier, as per sources, Choksi was arrested in Belgium on Saturday after local authorities confirmed his presence in the country

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 11:10 AM IST

Mehul Choksi detained in Belgium; India initiates extradition process

The fugitive diamantaire, wanted in the infamous Punjab National Bank fraud case, was granted residency in Belgium on November 15, 2023

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 8:45 AM IST

PNB scam: Court allows auction of properties owned by Mehul Choksi's firm

Judge S M Menjoge of the special court held that if the properties are kept idle without maintenance then it will definitely reduce the value

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 10:36 PM IST

PNB fraud case: Mehul Choksi in Belgium for cancer treatment, says lawyer

A special PMLA court in Mumbai is hearing the Enforcement Directorate's plea to declare Choksi a fugitive economic offender (FEO)

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 5:59 PM IST

Mehul Choksi's Rs 2,565.9 crore properties set for auction after court nod

A Mumbai court has approved the auction of Mehul Choksi's Rs 2,565.9 crore assets, seized by the ED in the PNB fraud case. The assets, including flats and factories, will now be liquidated

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 6:05 PM IST

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea due to 'substantial' flight risk

The court heard that while Modi had lost his legal fight against being extradited, there were "confidential" proceedings ongoing which had been instigated by him

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Updated On : 07 May 2024 | 11:03 PM IST

PNB scam: Bank seeks restoration of Nirav Modi's property worth Rs 71 cr

The Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Wednesday moved an application before a special court here seeking restoration of the Rs 71 crore worth property owned by fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2023 | 11:39 PM IST

PNB scam: PMLA court grants bail to Nirav Modi's close aide 'Subash Parab'

Parab was a deputy general manager (finance) at Firestar Diamond, a firm owned by Modi, and was deported to India from Cairo in Egypt in April 2022

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Updated On : 18 Apr 2023 | 9:00 PM IST

Nirav Modi loses bid to go to UK Supreme Court against extradition to India

Fugitive jeweller and designer had fled India in early 2018, days before the details of his alleged role in large-scale fraud at the Punjab National Bank became public

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2022 | 11:33 PM IST