India, Feb. 12 -- Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi is currently in Belgium for treatment for suspected cancer, his counsel informed a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court on Tuesday.

Advocate Vijay Agarwal told the special court that Choksi, a prime accused in the alleged fraud of Rs.13,850 crore at state-run Punjab National Bank (PNB), that he wanted to file an application to bring on record certain health issues of Choksi and said he is in Belgium for medical treatment for suspected cancer.

The oral submissions were made before the court, which was hearing the Enforcement Directorate's plea to declare Choksi as a Fugitive Economic Offender.

Till now, Choksi was believed to be in Antigua and Barbuda after depart...