Mehul Choksi PnB scam case gets fresh attention as the whistleblower behind the ₹13,000 crore fraud says extraditing Choksi won’t be easy—just like Vijay Mallya. Here’s why.
Mehul Choksi PnB scam has once again caught public attention after the whistleblower in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud expressed doubts over Choksi’s extradition to India.
In an interview with PTI, Hari Prasad, who first alerted Indian agencies about the scam in 2016, said that bringing Mehul Choksi back from Antigua might not be as easy as it sounds. He compared the situation to that of Vijay Mallya, suggesting that when powerful people with deep pockets get international legal protection, the process becomes frustratingly slow and complex.
💬 “His wallet is full. Like Vijay Mallya…”
Hari Prasad, the whistleblower who flagged the Mehul Choksi PnB scam years ago, made a strong statement:
“His wallet is full. Like Vijay Mallya, he can afford a lot of legal protections.”
The point he raised isn’t just about the legal system — it’s about how money can influence the pace of justice. With Choksi having acquired citizenship in Antigua before fleeing India, and with his legal team actively blocking extradition attempts, the road to justice looks long and full of obstacles.
🌍 Legal Loopholes & International Delays
Choksi fled to Antigua in 2018 and has since claimed that he was “kidnapped” from the Caribbean island, which further complicated his case. While Indian authorities continue to pursue legal channels, Antiguan courts have often sided with Choksi on humanitarian and legal grounds.
The whistleblower highlighted that even when India has a solid case, countries like the UK (in Mallya’s case) and Antigua often take years to process extradition, especially when the accused can hire top-tier international lawyers.
🔁 What Makes This Similar to the Vijay Mallya Case?
Both Vijay Mallya and Mehul Choksi share several things in common:
- Accused of financial fraud and fleeing India
- Living abroad in nations with complex extradition systems
- Strong legal teams protecting them
- Delays that frustrate Indian investigative agencies and the public alike
Despite all efforts, Vijay Mallya is still in the UK, and Nirav Modi’s extradition is still tied up in appeals. So, expecting a quick resolution in Choksi’s case might not be realistic.
What India Is Doing Now
The Indian government, through the CBI and ED, continues to submit fresh legal requests and dossiers to Antigua. But as Hari Prasad pointed out, unless there’s diplomatic pressure or a major legal breakthrough, Mehul Choksi might remain out of reach for a long time.
📌 Conclusion: Will Choksi Ever Face Trial in India?
The Mehul Choksi PnB scam is not just a case of financial fraud. It’s a reminder of how justice can be delayed when money, power, and international borders come into play. While Indian authorities are still hopeful, the whistleblower’s words are a reality check: the system moves slowly, especially when it’s fighting global legal protections.
But one thing is clear — public pressure, media coverage, and political will can make a difference. Just like Mallya’s case is still active in the UK courts, the Choksi saga is far from over.
“It’s India. Justice can be delayed as we have seen in Bollywood movies. But Karma will not spare them.”
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