JOURNAL ARTICLE

Diamond Tycoon Alleges India Abducted Him to Extract False Confession.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Trivedi, Upmanyu 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Mehul Choksi, a diamond tycoon and chairman of Gitanjali Gems Ltd., who is involved in a $1.5 billion fraud case and has alleged that he was kidnapped and tortured by Indian agents in 2021 to extract a confession. Choksi has filed a lawsuit in a UK court against the Indian government and five individuals, claiming they were involved in his abduction, which the Indian government denies, asserting that the case should not be heard in English courts. Choksi, who remains in Belgium following an extradition request from India, and his nephew Nirav Modi face serious charges related to bribery, fraud, and money laundering linked to the Indian banking sector. The Indian government's legal representatives argue that there is no evidence supporting Choksi's claims and seek sovereign immunity for the case. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185996725
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