New Delhi, March 18 -- A London court has issued an arrest warrant against jewellery designer Nirav Modi, the main accused in the USD 2 billion PNB scam case, in response to an ED request for his extradition in a money laundering case, officials said Monday.

They said the investigative agency was recently informed about the issuance of the warrant by the Westminster Magistrate Court and Modi is expected to be put under formal arrest by the local police (London Metropolitan police) soon.

The warrant was issued a few days back and the ED was subsequently informed, they said.

After the arrest, Modi will be brought before the court to secure bail and the legal proceedings for his extradition will begin thereafter, they said.

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