New Delhi, April 17 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium based on India's extradition request and said that the Indian government is working closely with Belgian authorities to facilitate his return.

Addressing a weekly press briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Based on our extradition request, he was arrested. We are working closely with the Belgium side on his extradition."

The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice earlier confirmed that Choksi was arrested on April 12 and is currently being held in detention.

"The Belgian federal public service of Justice can confirm that Mr. Mehul Choksi was arrested o...