London, May 22 -- Dismissing the 10th bail plea of Nirav Modi after considering that the fugitive diamond trader would 'abscond' if released, the London High Court judge has said UK courts have "twice concluded that there is an evidenced prima facie case against the applicant."

Stating that his risk of absconding is high, Justice Michael Fordham at the Royal Courts of Justice dismissed the bail plea.

"And I repeat, after careful evaluation, UK courts have twice concluded that there is an evidenced prima facie case against the applicant," Justice Fordham said while rejecting Nirav Modi's bail plea on May 15.

The 54-year-old fugitive has filed the bail application after his extradition to India was allowed by a UK Court earlier. His bail...