India, June 6 -- Vijay Mallya, facing fraud and money laundering charges in India, claimed that the banks had recovered Rs.14,100 crores from him while reacting to a post shared by Indian billionaire Harsh Goenka. In his post, Mallya thanked Goenka for speaking in his favour, adding that he has been facing "blatant discrimination".

"Vijay Mallya lived the high life, yes. Defaulted, yes. Unlike most others, his Rs.9,000+ crore dues are now reportedly settled," Harsh Goenka wrote.

He added, "Meanwhile, bigger defaulters walk free with much fatter haircuts from banks. If dues remain, the banks should clearly say so. If not, why is he still a political punching bag? Justice must be fair, not selective."

The former owner of Kingfisher Airli...