UK Court Clears Extradition of Nirav Modi Case

A UK court ruled Thursday that fugitive diamond man Nirav Modi can be extradited to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering worth an estimated $ 2 billion.

Below is the Date wise all the incident and update about Nirav Modi Case:

January 29, 2018: The Punjab National Bank (PNB) files a police complaint against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and others accusing Rs 2,810 million worth of fraud.

February 5, 2018: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiates an investigation into the alleged scam.

February 16, 2018: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) seizes an accumulated value of diamonds, gold, and jewelry of Rs 56,740 million from Nirav Modi’s house and offices.

In March 2019, a British newspaper confronted Nirav Modi on the streets of London and confirmed his presence in the country.

February 17, 2018: The CBI makes the first arrest in the case. Two PNB employees and an executive from Nirav Modi’s group were arrested.

February 17, 2018: The government suspends the passports of Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi for four weeks in connection with the PNB fraud.

February 21, 2018: CBI arrests the CFO of Nirav Modi’s firm and two other top executives from their firms. He also seals his farm in Alibaug.

February 22, 2018: The DE seizes nine luxury cars belonging to Nirav Modi and his firms.

February 27, 2018: A magistrate court issues an arrest warrant on bail against diamond merchant Nirav Modi.

June 2, 2018: Interpol issues a red corner notice against Nirav Modi for money laundering.

June 25, 2018: The ED relocates a special court in Mumbai seeking the extradition of Nirav Modi.

August 3, 2018: The Indian government sends a request for the extradition of Nirav Modi to the UK authorities.

August 20, 2018: CBI officials ask Interpol Manchester to arrest Nirav Modi after the latter reported his presence in London to Indian authorities.

December 27, 2018: The UK informs India that Nirav Modi lives in the country.

March 9, 2019: The British newspaper ‘The Telegraph’ confronts Nirav Modi on the streets of London and confirms his presence in the country.

March 9, 2019: The ED says the UK government has sent a request for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to a UK court for further proceedings.

March 18, 2019: The Westminster Court in London issues an arrest warrant for fugitive Nirav Modi after the UK Home Office referred the Indian government’s request to the court.

March 20, 2019: Nirav Modi arrested in London and presented at Westminster Court, denying him bail.

March 20, 2019: Nirav Modi sent to Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Wandsworth until March 29

March 29, 2019: A Westminster Magistrates Court in London rejects Nirav Modi’s second request for bail, saying there are “substantial reasons” to believe he will not surrender. The judge sets April 26 as the next hearing date when he will appear via video link from jail.

May 8, 2019: Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time, to remain in UK jail.

June 12, 2019: A UK court rejects Nirav Modi’s bail for the fourth time for fear that he will run away.

August 22, 2019: Nirav Modi’s pre-trial detention was extended until September 19, the UK extradition trial is expected in May 2020.

November 6, 2019: UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi’s New Bail Request

May 11, 2020: Five-day extradition trial of Nirav Modi in PNB fraud case begins in the UK

May 13, 2020: Indian government presents further evidence against Nirav Modi in money laundering case

September 7, 2020: UK court offers a new video tour of Mumbai Arthur Road jail

December 1, 2020: Extension of pretrial detention of Nirav Modi, final hearings in 2021

January 8, 2021: A UK court decides to pass judgment in the extradition case of Nirav Modi on February 25

February 25, 2021: A UK court rules that Nirav Modi can be extradited to India to face fraud and money laundering charges.