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FACT CHECK: Will Mehul Choksi Be Extradited After Arrest in Belgium?

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Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium amid India extradition request in 2025 PNB scam caseMehul Choksi, wanted in India for the ₹13,500 crore PNB scam, arrested in Belgium – extradition under 2020 treaty still uncertain

The Claim:

Mr. Mehul Choksi, the fugitive diamond tycoon and key accused in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been arrested in Belgium. Reports suggest that he could soon be extradited to India under the India-Belgium Extradition Treaty.

But is extradition really that straightforward? Or is there more beneath the surface?

The Truth:

Yes, Mr. Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium, but no — extradition is not automatic. Despite widespread speculation, extraditing him to India will not be simple, and here’s why.

India and Belgium do share an extradition treaty signed in 2020, but that treaty contains specific legal provisions that can either support or delay Choksi’s extradition.

What the India-Belgium Extradition Treaty Actually Says:

The 2020 treaty — replacing the outdated 1901 UK-Belgium agreement — does allow for the extradition of individuals involved in financial crimes like the one Choksi is accused of. That seems like a green light, right?

Not quite.

The treaty also outlines specific exceptions where extradition can be denied:

  • If the offense is deemed political
  • If the request is seen as based on race, nationality, religion, or political opinion
  • If the statute of limitations has expired
  • If the person is a national of the requested state (in this case, Belgium)
  • If the extradition could violate the person’s fundamental rights

Mr. Choksi’s legal team is already preparing to challenge the extradition by calling the case political and citing health and human rights concerns.

The Legal Strategy:

Mr. Choksi’s lawyer argues:

  • He is critically ill and undergoing cancer treatment
  • His human rights would be at risk in Indian custody
  • The case is politically motivated and not purely criminal
  • He is not a flight risk and voluntarily cooperated with authorities

All of these arguments serve as legal roadblocks designed to prevent or delay extradition under international law.

Why This Matters:

India wants Mr. Mehul Choksi back to face trial. But Belgium’s courts are not obligated to hand him over just because he was arrested. India must present a strong case that:

  • The charges are criminal, not political
  • Extradition won’t violate his rights
  • All legal protocols under the treaty are followed

And let’s not forget — he holds Antiguan citizenship, which further complicates matters.

The Verdict:

MISLEADING
Yes, Mr. Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium. But his extradition is not guaranteed. It will depend on a long legal battle, the interpretation of the India-Belgium Extradition Treaty, and judicial discretion in Belgium.

By Factcheck India

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