PNB scam: Nirav Modi uses his pet dog in an attempt to win bail

Nirav Modi failed in his second attempt to get bail in his extradition case at Westminster Magistrates' Court

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Friday failed in his second attempt to get bail in his extradition case at Westminster Magistrates' Court here despite his defence team vehemently trying to establish his close ties to the UK, including having to care for a pet dog.

Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot declined the bail application of the 48-year-old prime accused in the $1-2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case on the grounds that he did pose a "substantial" flight risk and that he lacked "community ties" with the UK.

Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince