New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi continues to be an Indian citizen wanted in connection with a fraud of over $ 950 million, and his claim of being an Antiguan national is disputed, as he acquired that citizenship based on false representations, the Indian government has informed Belgian authorities as part of ongoing extradition proceedings in that country.

The claims were made by Indian agencies in a detailed note submitted to the Belgian authorities regarding Choksi's "legal status and fraudulent activities."

Choksi has argued before Belgian courts that he surrendered his Indian citizenship on December 14, 2018, after acquiring the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda on November 16, 2017.

Government officials, ...