Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials told news agency PTI on Saturday (Jul 5). Nehal Modi, who is also implicated in the PNB scam case, was taken into custody on Friday (Jul 4), according to the US Department of Justice.&nbsp;As per the complaint filed by the US prosecution, Nehal Modi’s extradition proceedings, which were jointly submitted by the CBI and ED, are being pursued on money laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 and criminal conspiracy under Sections 120-B and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).&nbsp;Nehal Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, one of the largest banking scams in India. The investigation by the central agencies revealed that he played a key role in laundering schemes on behalf of his brother, Nirav Modi. Reportedly, the fraud was orchestrated by the two brothers and their uncle, Mehul Choksi.&nbsp;The officials have alleged that Nehal helped in counselling and transferring a large amount of illegal funds through a network of shell companies and overseas transactions, violating Indian laws. According to the charge sheet filed by the ED, he was charged with destruction of evidence and “knowingly and intentionally” assisting Nirav Modi in his alleged illegal acts.&nbsp;Born and brought up in Belgium, Nehal Modi’s next date for the hearing in the matter is July 17, when he is expected to seek bail. However, US prosecutors are expected to oppose the bail, PTI reported, citing officials. Meanwhile, Nirav Modi has been lodged in a London prison and is facing extradition proceedings after being arrested in the UK at India’s request.

Nehal Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, one of the largest banking scams in India.

Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials told news agency PTI on Saturday (Jul 5). Nehal Modi, who is also implicated in the PNB scam case, was taken into custody on Friday (Jul 4), according to the US Department of Justice. As per the complaint filed by the US prosecution, Nehal Modi’s extradition proceedings, which were jointly submitted by the CBI and ED, are being pursued on money laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 and criminal conspiracy under Sections 120-B and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Nehal Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, one of the largest banking scams in India. The investigation by the central agencies revealed that he played a key role in laundering schemes on behalf of his brother, Nirav Modi. Reportedly, the fraud was orchestrated by the two brothers and their uncle, Mehul Choksi. The officials have alleged that Nehal helped in counselling and transferring a large amount of illegal funds through a network of shell companies and overseas transactions, violating Indian laws. According to the charge sheet filed by the ED, he was charged with destruction of evidence and “knowingly and intentionally” assisting Nirav Modi in his alleged illegal acts. Born and brought up in Belgium, Nehal Modi’s next date for the hearing in the matter is July 17, when he is expected to seek bail. However, US prosecutors are expected to oppose the bail, PTI reported, citing officials. Meanwhile, Nirav Modi has been lodged in a London prison and is facing extradition proceedings after being arrested in the UK at India’s request.

Nehal Modi is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, one of the largest banking scams in India.

Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, arrested in US on India’s extradition request

Nirav Modi's brother, Nehal Modi, has been arrested in the United States based on an extradition request made by India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate. The United States Department of Justice has informed Indian authorities that Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive economic offender Nirav Modi, was arrested by US authorities on July 4. According to reports, the next date for the hearing in the matter is July 17.&nbsp;"The arrest has been made pursuant to an extradition request jointly submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)," said the officials.&nbsp;Nehal Modi is expected to seek bail during the hearing. The US prosecutors are expected to oppose his bail.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/red-corner-notice-against-nirav-modis-brother-remains-valid-cbi-260646/amp">Who is Nehal Modi?</a></h2>Nehal Modi is a Belgian national. He was arrested on the basis of a Red Corner Notice issued by Interpol at the request of the CBI and ED. He had challenged the notice but failed to get it revoked.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/interpol-issues-red-corner-notice-against-fugitive-nirav-modis-brother-nehal-249347">Also read: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against fugitive Nirav Modi's brother Nehal&nbsp;</a> &nbsp;Nehal Modi is accused of being involved in the Punjab National Bank scam, in which Nirav Modi is the main accused. Nehal Modi allegedly played a role in helping his brother destroy evidence, intimidate witnesses, and obstruct the probe into the scam.&nbsp;He is also accused of laundering black money. He allegedly distributed this money through shell companies. &nbsp;<h2>What are the charges against Nehal Modi?</h2>According to the complaint&nbsp;in the United States, India's&nbsp;extradition proceedings were&nbsp;based on the alleged violation of two laws --&nbsp;Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, and criminal conspiracy under Sections 120-B and 201 of the Indian Penal Code.&nbsp;Nehal Modi's brother, Nirav Modi, is also facing extradition from the United Kingdom.

Nirav Modi's brother, Nehal Modi, has been arrested in the United States based on an extradition request made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate. 

Nirav Modi's brother, Nehal Modi, has been arrested in the United States based on an extradition request made by India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate. The United States Department of Justice has informed Indian authorities that Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive economic offender Nirav Modi, was arrested by US authorities on July 4. According to reports, the next date for the hearing in the matter is July 17. "The arrest has been made pursuant to an extradition request jointly submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)," said the officials. Nehal Modi is expected to seek bail during the hearing. The US prosecutors are expected to oppose his bail. Who is Nehal Modi? Nehal Modi is a Belgian national. He was arrested on the basis of a Red Corner Notice issued by Interpol at the request of the CBI and ED. He had challenged the notice but failed to get it revoked. Also read: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against fugitive Nirav Modi's brother Nehal Nehal Modi is accused of being involved in the Punjab National Bank scam, in which Nirav Modi is the main accused. Nehal Modi allegedly played a role in helping his brother destroy evidence, intimidate witnesses, and obstruct the probe into the scam. He is also accused of laundering black money. He allegedly distributed this money through shell companies. What are the charges against Nehal Modi? According to the complaint in the United States, India's extradition proceedings were based on the alleged violation of two laws -- Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, and criminal conspiracy under Sections 120-B and 201 of the Indian Penal Code. Nehal Modi's brother, Nirav Modi, is also facing extradition from the United Kingdom.

Nehal Modi is expected to seek bail during his next hearing. The US prosecutors are expected to oppose his bail.

Who is Nehal Modi? Why the US authorities arrested Nirav Modi's brother?

The Interpol on Friday issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s brother Nehal Deepak Modi in a money laundering case, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

Nehal Modi, a Belgian national, is accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.

The RCN has been issued against Nehal Modi on the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) which is probing the money laundering case against Nirav Modi.

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Nirav Modi is wanted in India in connection with the nearly $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case.

The 48-year-old, who fights his extradition from Britain to India has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his arrest in March.

Modi was arrested by uniformed Scotland Yard officers on an extradition warrant on March 19.

An arrest warrant was issued against him in May and then the second one in July last year, with an extradition request made to the UK authorities in August 2018.

The UK High Court on June 12 rejected Modi's bail application, his fourth attempt to get bail.

Nirav Modi and Choksi also face charges under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. Both fled India before details of the fraud emerged in January, 2018.

The Interpol on Friday issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s brother Nehal Deepak Modi in a money laundering case, news agency ANI reported.

The Interpol on Friday issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s brother Nehal Deepak Modi in a money laundering case, news agency ANI reported. Nehal Modi, a Belgian national, is accused in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case. The RCN has been issued against Nehal Modi on the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) which is probing the money laundering case against Nirav Modi. Interpol has issued notice against Nirav Modi’s brother Nehal Deepak Modi in a money laundering case. pic.twitter.com/cUy3nEynxL — ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2019 × Nirav Modi is wanted in India in connection with the nearly $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case. The 48-year-old, who fights his extradition from Britain to India has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his arrest in March. Modi was arrested by uniformed Scotland Yard officers on an extradition warrant on March 19. An arrest warrant was issued against him in May and then the second one in July last year, with an extradition request made to the UK authorities in August 2018. The UK High Court on June 12 rejected Modi's bail application, his fourth attempt to get bail. Nirav Modi and Choksi also face charges under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. Both fled India before details of the fraud emerged in January, 2018.

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against fugitive Nirav Modi's brother Nehal 

In a significant development, the Interpol has on Friday issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive billionaire Nirav Modi’s brother Nehal Modi. Watch this video to know more.

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Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, arrested in US on India’s extradition request

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