There is no escape. This time, Nirav Modi, who fled abroad after defrauding several Indian banks including PNB, has to return home. A few days ago, the fugitive diamond merchant gave an excuse in the London High Court that it would be ‘risky’ for him to return to India. Indian investigative agencies can carry out physical and mental ‘torture’ during interrogation. This time he applied to reopen the extradition case to prevent his return to India. Although that application was made by the bench of judges. According to the experts, it is a matter of time. Very soon Nirav Modi will be brought back home.

It is learned that Nirav Modi’s lawyer requested to reopen the extradition case with several arguments during the court hearing. However, the Central Investigation Agency (CBI) has argued that there is no need to rehear the case. After hearing the arguments of both the parties, the bench of judges agreed in favor of the Central Investigation Agency. And the High Court rejected the fugitive diamond merchant’s plea.

It is to be noted that Nirav Modi fled the country after committing fraud in several Indian banks including PNB. Similarly, his relative Mehul Chok also escaped. Then on March 14, 2019, Nirav Modi was arrested while opening a bank account in London. About a year ago, he told the court, “All my assets have been frozen. I can’t even afford to pay the lawyer’s fees.” Along with that, he is also seen claiming that all the allegations leveled against him are baseless.

Meanwhile, Nirav is getting increasingly cornered. A few days ago, the court allowed the sale of one of his flats. This time, ED seized more properties. However, Nirav Modi is trying to block the speedy sale of his property through various legal processes from London. The Center is negotiating with the British government on Nirav’s extradition.