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'Can't say how long it would take': Former diplomat sceptical over Mehul Choksi's extradition

IndiaTimes Monday, 14 April 2025
The extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium could be a lengthy process, potentially facing legal challenges based on his health, according to a former diplomat. Recalling the long extradition of Tahawwur Rana, the expert emphasized that India must persist in its efforts to bring Choksi back to face justice for defrauding Punjab National Bank.
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