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Nirav Modi's Brother Nehal Arrested in US on CBI, ED's Extradition Request

  • On July 4, US authorities arrested Nehal Modi, brother of Nirav Modi, in response to India's joint extradition request based on allegations of laundering funds linked to the PNB scam.
  • India's CBI and ED filed a joint extradition request, accusing Nehal Modi of laundering PNB scam proceeds and aiding Nirav Modi via shell companies.
  • According to the US prosecution, Nehal Modi faces charges of money laundering under PMLA, criminal conspiracy under IPC, and destruction of evidence, including efforts to hide assets in Dubai.
  • The next hearing on July 17 will consider bail, with US prosecutors opposing, marking a key step in India's efforts to extradite Nirav Modi's brother.
  • This arrest bolsters India's global efforts, emphasizing intensified international cooperation to extradite fugitives like Nirav Modi and Choksi, and strengthen anti-financial crime initiatives.
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Nehal Modi (46) is accused of helping his brother Nirav Modi hide illegal earnings worth crores of rupees and siphon them off through shell companies and foreign transactions. Nehal Modi has been named as a co-accused in the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet, and is also accused of destroying evidence.

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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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