India, March 26 -- The Belgium government has confirmed that it is aware of the presence of fugitive Indian diamond trader Mehul Choksi in its country, emphasising that it attaches "great importance and attention" to the case.

David Jordens, spokesperson and head of service for social media and press at Belgium's Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs, was asked about the possible presence of Mehul Choksi in his country, news agency ANI report said.

Jordens replied, "I can confirm that the Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs is aware of this case and attaches great importance and attention to it. However, we do not comment on individual cases. Furthermore, this case falls under the competence of the Federal Public Service...