New Delhi, April 15 -- Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi was arrest by Belgium police on Saturday, April 12. The government of Belgium confirmed that India had requested PNB scam-accused's extradition to the country.

"He is being detained in anticipation of further judicial proceedings. Access to his legal counsel has been assured. The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice can confirm that the Indian authorities have introduced an extradition request for Choksi," said the Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice in a statement.

Choksi, 65, wanted in India in connection with a Rs.13,500-crorePunjab National Bank(PNB) loan fraud, has been evading authorities since 2018.

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