UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

A court in London has issued an arrest warrant against fugitive Indian diamantaire Nirav Modi, accused in the Rs 12,700 crore bank, confirmed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday.

According to the ED, the Westminster Court issued the arrest warrant against Nirav Modi on March 13.

The Indian government had moved an extradition request for Modi, who is currently in London, ED sources said in Delhi.

--IANS

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