Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi is missing in Antigua, family members worried: Lawyer

The Fugitive diamantaire, Mehul Choksi, has been involved in a legal battle to stop his extradition back to India to answer fraud charges against him. 

New Delhi: Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who is wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a multi-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case, has gone missing in Antigua and Barbuda. In an exclusive statement to ANI, Choksi`s counsel advocate Vijay Aggarwal confirmed that he is missing in the island nation. His lawyer said, "Mr Mehul Choksi is missing. His family members are worried and anxious and had called me to discuss. Antigua police is investigating. Family is in the dark and worried about his safety." There were media reports in Antigua that the police have launched a manhunt for Mehul Choksi. It was reported that Choksi left his home last evening to go for dinner at a well-known restaurant in the southern part of the island and was never seen again. His vehicle was discovered in Jolly Harbour later in the evening, but no sign of him, said the ANI report citing Antiguan newsroom.