India Reaffirms Commitment To Bring Back Nirav Modi, Says MEA Amid Ongoing UK Legal Proceedings

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has once again made it clear that India is fully committed to bringing back fugitive businessman Nirav Modi from the United Kingdom.

The government said it is in regular contact with UK authorities as legal proceedings in the case continue.

MEA: "Fully Committed to Bringing Fugitives Back"

Speaking to the media, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that India is actively following up on the extradition request.

"We have been in touch with the UK side on the extradition request. We understand that legal proceedings in this matter are currently underway. But the Government of India remains fully committed to ensuring that fugitives are brought back to India to face the law of the land."

This statement highlights India's continued efforts to ensure that economic offenders do not escape justice by staying abroad.

Background: The PNB Scam Case

Nirav Modi is a key accused in the multi-crore fraud linked to Punjab National Bank. The scam, which came to light in 2018, involved fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) worth over ₹11,000 crore.

He, along with his uncle Mehul Choksi, is wanted by Indian investigative agencies for alleged involvement in the massive banking fraud. After the scam surfaced, Nirav Modi fled India and has since been fighting extradition in the UK.

Legal Proceedings Still Ongoing in UK

The extradition case has been under consideration in British courts for several years. Multiple hearings have taken place, and the matter remains part of an ongoing legal process.

Indian authorities have been consistently pursuing the case through diplomatic and legal channels, ensuring that all necessary procedures are followed under international law.

India's Zero-Tolerance Approach to Economic Offenders

The government's latest statement reflects its broader stance against financial crimes. India has repeatedly emphasized that it will take strong action against economic offenders who try to evade justice by moving overseas.

The MEA's remarks underline that the pursuit of fugitives like Nirav Modi remains a priority, and efforts will continue until they are brought back to face trial in India.