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Nirav Modi
Who is Nirav Modi?
Nirav Modi is a fugitive Indian businessman who was in the business of luxury diamond jewellery. He is the founder of Nirav Modi chain of diamond jewellery retail stores.
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Nirav Modi claims 'sensational developments' to come in UK extradition case
The judge turned down Nirav's application for a stay on the proceedings on the grounds of technical and medical constraints in prison, which is set to proceed to a trial scheduled in January 2026
 "Nirav Modi claims 'sensational developments' to come in UK extradition case")
Nirav Modi raises 'interrogation' ground to reopen extradition trial in UK
All agencies investigating Nirav Modi for the Rs 6,498 crore PNB fraud agree that his interrogation is not required, as chargesheets are filed and the trial can proceed without it
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"
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
CBI helped bring back 134 fugitives from abroad in past 5 years: Officials
In contrast, only 74 fugitives were brought back during the decade between 2010 and 2019
 "CBI helped bring back 134 fugitives from abroad in past 5 years: Officials")
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
 "US arrests Nirav Modi's brother Nehal in ₹13,000 crore PNB scam")
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
 "PNB scam: Court clears release of Nirav Modi's ₹66.3 cr assets for recovery")
Sebi orders Mehul Choksi to pay ₹2.1 crore for insider trading breach
Sebi has issued a ₹2.1 crore notice to Mehul Choksi for insider trading in Gitanjali Gems and warned of asset seizure; he also faces a court warrant in a ₹55 crore fraud case
 "Sebi orders Mehul Choksi to pay ₹2.1 crore for insider trading breach")
UK HC rejected Nirav Modi's bail keeping in mind sheer quantum of fraud: ED
"A part of the defrauded amount that was attached and seized by it has been restituted (restored) to the victim banks," ED added
UK High Court denies Nirav Modi bail again in Rs 6,498-cr PNB fraud case
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, jailed since March 2019, faces another legal setback as the UK High Court dismisses his 10th bail plea in the PNB fraud case
CoC to meet on JSW-Bhushan case in 3 days: PNB MD & CEO Ashok Chandra
The Committee of Creditors (CoC), led by Punjab National Bank in the case of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL), will be meeting with other lenders
 "CoC to meet on JSW-Bhushan case in 3 days: PNB MD & CEO Ashok Chandra")
Major fire at ED office likely damaged Choksi, Nirav Modi, Bhujbal records
The Enforcement Directorate has submitted the original investigation records, retaining copies for itself but the fire is likely to impact the questioning of summoned witnesses
 "Major fire at ED office likely damaged Choksi, Nirav Modi, Bhujbal records")
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
 "Mehul Choksi held in Belgium: Timeline of events leading to his arrest")
ED attaches fresh assets of Nirav Modi worth Rs 29.75 cr under PMLA
Modi, 53, is presently lodged in a UK jail and has lost his extradition plea to India in connection with this alleged bank loan fraud case, which is also being investigated by the CBI
Nirav Modi, Mallya fled India due to agencies' delay in arrest, says court
The court on May 29 accepted the plea of Vyomesh Shah, an accused in a money laundering case, to drop the bail condition of getting the court's prior permission to travel abroad
 "Nirav Modi, Mallya fled India due to agencies' delay in arrest, says court")
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
FIR filed over posters carrying picture of PM Modi with fugitives in Delhi
The posters carried the caption "Modi ka asli pariwar" (real family of Modi) with 'Bhartiya Yuva Congress' written at the bottom
 "FIR filed over posters carrying picture of PM Modi with fugitives in Delhi")
India's top team to hasten extradition of Mallya, Nirav Modi in UK: Report
The Indian team will be headed by a senior officer from the MEA. Some meetings have also been scheduled with UK officials to seek pending information on the seized assets of the wanted fugitives
 "India's top team to hasten extradition of Mallya, Nirav Modi in UK: Report")
Mallikarjun Kharge defends Adhir Chowdhury's 'Nirav Modi' remark in RS
Kharge kept on speaking even as Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said it happened in the other House
 "Mallikarjun Kharge defends Adhir Chowdhury's 'Nirav Modi' remark in RS")
BJP MLC claims Nirav Modi bought land in Karjat; minister says will probe
Maharashtra BJP MLC Ram Shinde on Thursday claimed that investors were buying land at throwaway prices from farmers in Karjat taluka of Ahmednagar district, where an MIDC is proposed to be set up
 "BJP MLC claims Nirav Modi bought land in Karjat; minister says will probe")
