Dominica PM denies claims his govt was involved in Mehul Choksi's abduction

Updated : Jul 02, 2021 15:05
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Editorji News Desk

Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit dismissed claims that his government was involved in alleged "kidnapping" of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, wanted in ₹ 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank scam. He has rubbished such claims as "total nonsense".

He also refuted the allegations of a plot between India and Dominica government to "kidnap" Choksi from neighbouring Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda, where he was staying since 2018 as a citizen, after fleeing from India.

Skerrit said his government will allow the court to carry out its process regarding Mehul Choksi and gave the assurance that his rights and obligations will be respected, local media reported.

Also Watch PNB scam: CBI files supplementary chargesheet against Mehul Choksi, Gitanjali officials named

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