As the UK court clears the decks for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to India, here's a look at the timeline of the PNB scam case and how it unraveled.
January 29, 2018
PNB files a complaint against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and others, accusing them of fraud to the tune of ₹2.81 billion.
February 5, 2018
CBI launches an investigation into the alleged PNB scam.
February 16, 2018
ED seizes a ₹56.74 billion worth of diamonds, gold, and jewellery from Nirav Modi's home and offices.
February 17, 2018
CBI arrests 2 PNB employees, detains an executive of Nirav Modi's firm.
February 17, 2018
Govt suspends passports of Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi for four weeks
February 21, 2018
CBI arrests the CFO of Nirav Modi's firm and seals his farmhouse in Alibaug.
February 22, 2018
The ED seizes nine luxury cars belonging to Nirav Modi and his companies
February 27, 2018
A magistrate's court issues a bailable arrest warrant against Nirav Modi.
June 2, 2018
Interpol issues a Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi for money laundering.
June 11, 2018
Financial Times report says Nirav Modi 'fled to London'
June 25, 2018
ED moves a Mumbai special court seeking Nirav Modi's extradition.
August 3, 2018
India sends a request for Nirav Modi's extradition to the UK govt.
August 20, 2018
CBI officials ask Interpol to detain Nirav Modi, after reports that he is in London.
December 27, 2018
The UK govt informs India that Nirav Modi is living in London.
March 9, 2019
UK newspaper 'The Telegraph' confronts Nirav Modi on London's streets
March 9, 2019
UK govt sends extradition request for Nirav Modi to UK court
March 18, 2019
Court in London issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi
March 20, 2019
Nirav Modi arrested in London, UK court denies him bail
March 20, 2019
Nirav Modi sent to Wandsworth prison in London till March 29.
March 29, 2019
UK court in London rejects Nirav Modi's second bail application
April 26, 2019
UK court further remands Nirav Modi in jail till May 24.
May 1, 2019
Nirav Modi decides to put in a third bail plea on May 8.
May 8, 2019
Court rejects Nirav Modi's third bail plea, judge says he won't surrender.
December 2, 2020
UK court extends his remand for another 28 days until December 29.
December 29, 2020
UK court extends remand of Nirav Modi till January 2021.
February 5, 2021
Nirav Modi's remand further extended till February 25.
February 25, 2021
UK court clears Nirav Modi's extradition to India, to face trial.