Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said that Punjab National Bank scam-accused Mehul Choksi, who has fled to Antigua, would be extradited to India after he exhausts his appeals .
“We are a country of laws, the matter is before the judiciary,” Mr. Browne told DD News .
“He (Choksi) has several appeals, and until he exhausts his appeals there is nothing we can do,” said the Antigua PM, describing Choksi as a crook.
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“He brings no value to Antigua Barbuda,” said the PM, adding that the Indian officials are free to investigate him.
Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi, who both fled the country a year ago, are key accused in ₹13,500 crore PNB fraud case. Choksi was granted citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda earlier this year.
