New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that India will continue efforts to bring fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi back to the country.
Addressing a virtual weekly briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "India remains steadfast in its efforts that fugitives are brought back to India."
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"He is currently in the custody of Dominica with some legal proceedings underway. We will continue to ensure Choksi is brought back to India", Bagchi added.
On Wednesday, a Dominica magistrate denied bail to Choksi and ordered him to be presented to face charges of illegal entry into the country.