Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has landed in Antigua and is now expected to be shifted to Jolly Harbour his home. According to a local Antiguan newspaper, Choksi arrived on a private airplane and was met by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the airport.
Hitting back at Opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) for supporting Mehul Choksi, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Saturday accused it of supporting fugitive diamantaire in order to secure campaign funding.
Numerous searches have been conducted to locate diamantaire Mehul Choksi, but to no avail, said the Antiguan Police.
Cricket West Indies and the national squad has unveiled the new T20 playing jersey ahead of the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand.
The Indian cricket team will be wearing black armbands when they step out on the field on day three of the first Test match against West Indies in Antigua as a mark of respect for former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who passed away earlier today.
Virat Kohli and rest of the team members were seen having a ‘stunning day’ at a beach during their day off in Antigua.
“I do not have information on this matter, I would not like to comment on it.” he told reporters when asked about reports of Antigua revoking Choksi’s citizenship.
Harmanpreet Kaur said that she has “no regrets” as it was decision taken keeping team’s interests in mind.
India has submitted second extradition request to Antigua and Barbuda government for the extradition of Indian fugitive Mehul Choksi, who has acquired the citizenship of the Caribbean country.
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