Noida, April 15 -- Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Vikram Singh on Tuesday hailed the arrest of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi in Belgium as a testament to India's evolving global influence and the determined efforts of investigative agencies like the CBI and ED.

Speaking to ANI, Singh termed the development as a victory of India's diplomacy.

"It has been made possible due to the tireless efforts of the CBI and ED. Interpol notices were also issued, although they were later withdrawn. Now that he has been arrested from a hospital in Belgium, I express my gratitude and thanks to the Belgian police and government as well," he said.

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