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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

CBI registers yet another case against fugitive Mehul Choksi and others

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered yet another case against Gitanjali Gems Limited, its fugitive director Mehul Choksi and others for allegedly cheating the IFCI Limited of ₹22.06 crore.

Among those named as accused in the case are Surajmal Lallu Bhai & Co., Narendra Jhaveri, Pradip C. Shah, Shrenik R. Shah and others.

In its complaint, the IFCI Limited alleged that during 2014-18, it had disbursed the entire loan amount of about ₹25 crore to Gitanjali Gems, based on the representations and assurances given by its functionaries, including Mr. Choksi, on the basis of pledged shares, gold, diamonds and jewellery.

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