<p dir="ltr"><span>Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who has been convicted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks case, lost his last legal option in the US to avoid extradition to India.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The US Supreme Court on Friday (Jan 24) approved Rana's extradition as it dismissed the terror convict's review request against his conviction. This decision clears the way for India to extradite the convict and bring him to justice.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>India is seeking the extradition of several fugitives, including Rana, who has evaded Indian law by fleeing the country. According to the government, approximately one-third of these fugitives have taken refuge in the US, which has become a perceived &ldquo;safe haven&rdquo; for individuals wanted for crimes and terrorism in India.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Also read | </span><strong><a href="US%20Supreme%20Court%20clears%20Mumbai%20terror%20attack%20convict%20Tahawwur%20Rana's%20extradition%20to%20India">US Supreme Court clears Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India</a></strong></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Five key extradition battles being fought by India abroad</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Tahawwur Hussain Rana</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman and former Pakistan Army doctor, is wanted in India for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed over 160 people. Rana had prior knowledge of the attacks and was arrested in 2009 for plotting a terror attack in Denmark.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>He has already been convicted of providing material support to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the militant group behind the Mumbai terror attack. In the latest update, the US Supreme Court cleared his extradition to India.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Arsh Dalla</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, also known as Arsh Dalla, is currently based in Canada, where he's been arrested and released on bail. India has been seeking his extradition, as he's wanted in connection with over 50 cases of murder, attempted murder, extortion, and terrorist acts.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>He was designed as a "terrorist" in January 2004. Sources suggest he has been in touch with the Pakistani spy agency ISI. Dalla was arrested last October after he was injured in an attack. Since then, India has been trying to extradite him, but he secured bail in December.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Anmol Bishnoi</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Anmol Bishnoi is the younger brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is wanted in India for several high-profile cases, including the murders of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and politician Baba Siddique. Lawrence runs the dreaded Bishnoi gang from a jail in India.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Anmol was arrested in the US last November for entering the country without valid documents. Intelligence sources had indicated he could not extradited so soon despite a custody request from Delhi.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Nirav Modi, a diamond merchant, and his uncle Mehul Choksi are at the centre of the massive Rs 14,000 crore PNB loan fraud case. They're accused of colluding with the bank's officials to perpetrate the fraud, which involved issuing fake letters of undertaking to secure overseas loans without adequate collateral.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Nirav Modi left the country in 2018 and was arrested in London the same year. Lodged in a UK jail now, he has lost all his petitions against extradition to India so far. Mehul Choksi is now in Antigua.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Vijay Mallya</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Vijay Mallya, the embattled liquor tycoon, fled India in 2016 amidst a massive loan default scandal exceeding Rs 9,000 crore. Currently residing in the UK, Mallya faces charges of fraud in connection with the downfall of his defunct airline, Kingfisher Airlines.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>He was declared a fugitive in 2019. India is in a long legal fight for the custody of Mallya, which is unlikely to end anytime soon. Back home, a CBI court issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against him last year in a separate Rs 180 crore loan default case.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Besides this list, there are several other offenders that India is trying to bring back including Sanjay Bhandari, an arms deal consultant, who is in the UK and faces charges of tax evasion and money laundering.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Sourabh Chandrakar, promoter of the Mahadev betting app, is also facing extradition over money laundering charges after his arrest in Dubai in 2023. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>It was reported then that he had been kept under "house detention" amid efforts by Indian agencies to secure his deportation.</span></p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><b id="docs-internal-guid-61a8dcf5-7fff-4078-a82b-4a4f01d823ae"><br></b></p>

Discover how India is intensifying efforts to extradite fugitives, with a focus on those taking refuge in the US, seen as a safe haven for crime and terrorism suspects.

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who has been convicted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks case, lost his last legal option in the US to avoid extradition to India. The US Supreme Court on Friday (Jan 24) approved Rana's extradition as it dismissed the terror convict's review request against his conviction. This decision clears the way for India to extradite the convict and bring him to justice. India is seeking the extradition of several fugitives, including Rana, who has evaded Indian law by fleeing the country. According to the government, approximately one-third of these fugitives have taken refuge in the US, which has become a perceived “safe haven” for individuals wanted for crimes and terrorism in India. Also read | US Supreme Court clears Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India Five key extradition battles being fought by India abroad Tahawwur Hussain Rana Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman and former Pakistan Army doctor, is wanted in India for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed over 160 people. Rana had prior knowledge of the attacks and was arrested in 2009 for plotting a terror attack in Denmark. He has already been convicted of providing material support to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the militant group behind the Mumbai terror attack. In the latest update, the US Supreme Court cleared his extradition to India. Arsh Dalla Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, also known as Arsh Dalla, is currently based in Canada, where he's been arrested and released on bail. India has been seeking his extradition, as he's wanted in connection with over 50 cases of murder, attempted murder, extortion, and terrorist acts. He was designed as a "terrorist" in January 2004. Sources suggest he has been in touch with the Pakistani spy agency ISI. Dalla was arrested last October after he was injured in an attack. Since then, India has been trying to extradite him, but he secured bail in December. Anmol Bishnoi Anmol Bishnoi is the younger brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is wanted in India for several high-profile cases, including the murders of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and politician Baba Siddique. Lawrence runs the dreaded Bishnoi gang from a jail in India. Anmol was arrested in the US last November for entering the country without valid documents. Intelligence sources had indicated he could not extradited so soon despite a custody request from Delhi. Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi Nirav Modi, a diamond merchant, and his uncle Mehul Choksi are at the centre of the massive Rs 14,000 crore PNB loan fraud case. They're accused of colluding with the bank's officials to perpetrate the fraud, which involved issuing fake letters of undertaking to secure overseas loans without adequate collateral. Nirav Modi left the country in 2018 and was arrested in London the same year. Lodged in a UK jail now, he has lost all his petitions against extradition to India so far. Mehul Choksi is now in Antigua. Vijay Mallya Vijay Mallya, the embattled liquor tycoon, fled India in 2016 amidst a massive loan default scandal exceeding Rs 9,000 crore. Currently residing in the UK, Mallya faces charges of fraud in connection with the downfall of his defunct airline, Kingfisher Airlines. He was declared a fugitive in 2019. India is in a long legal fight for the custody of Mallya, which is unlikely to end anytime soon. Back home, a CBI court issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against him last year in a separate Rs 180 crore loan default case. Besides this list, there are several other offenders that India is trying to bring back including Sanjay Bhandari, an arms deal consultant, who is in the UK and faces charges of tax evasion and money laundering. Sourabh Chandrakar, promoter of the Mahadev betting app, is also facing extradition over money laundering charges after his arrest in Dubai in 2023. It was reported then that he had been kept under "house detention" amid efforts by Indian agencies to secure his deportation. (With inputs from agencies)

From Vijay Mallya to Nirav Modi: 5 India fugitives facing extradition

<p>Congratulations are in order for the Mallyas as Sidhartha Mallya tied the knot with girlfriend Jasmine in London over the weekend. While in Bollywood we were busy with Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding, Sidhartha Mallya got married in a posh ceremony that looked right out of a fairytale.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sidhartha posted a picture of himself and his wife Jasmine on Instagram with the caption "MR &amp; Mrs Muppet" with the ring emoji. The couple tied the knot in a Christian wedding ceremony in Hertfordshire, England.</p>

<h2><strong>Sidhartha Mallya gets married in London</strong></h2>

<p>Sidhartha looked handsome in a deep green velvet blazer and black trousers with a bow tie. It made for a different-than-usual wedding tuxedo. The bride matched his style in a lace bridal gown. The bride held on to a white-flowered bridal bouquet as guests showered them with petals.</p>

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<p>Earlier in the week, the couple posted a sweet picture of themselves, marking the commencement of their wedding week. In it, Sidhartha donned an embroidered white blazer and matching trousers while Jasmine picked a mint-toned floral dress. They were both framed in a floral frame which came in a pink and white colour palette.</p>

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<h2><strong>Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal also got married this week</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal also kept their nuptials intimate and sweet. They did a civil marriage, registered their marriage and then held a&nbsp;reception for friends and family.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sonakshi kept it subtle in a white chikankari saree and white flowers in her hair that she tied in a neat bun. She later opted for a bright red silk saree for the reception.&nbsp;</p>


Congratulations are in order for the Mallyas as Sidhartha Mallya tied the knot with girlfriend Jasmine in London over the weekend. While in Bollywood we were busy with Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding, Sidhartha Mallya got married in a posh ceremony that looked right out of a fairytale.

Congratulations are in order for the Mallyas as Sidhartha Mallya tied the knot with girlfriend Jasmine in London over the weekend. While in Bollywood we were busy with Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding, Sidhartha Mallya got married in a posh ceremony that looked right out of a fairytale. Sidhartha posted a picture of himself and his wife Jasmine on Instagram with the caption "MR & Mrs Muppet" with the ring emoji. The couple tied the knot in a Christian wedding ceremony in Hertfordshire, England. Sidhartha Mallya gets married in London Sidhartha looked handsome in a deep green velvet blazer and black trousers with a bow tie. It made for a different-than-usual wedding tuxedo. The bride matched his style in a lace bridal gown. The bride held on to a white-flowered bridal bouquet as guests showered them with petals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sid (@sidmallya) × Earlier in the week, the couple posted a sweet picture of themselves, marking the commencement of their wedding week. In it, Sidhartha donned an embroidered white blazer and matching trousers while Jasmine picked a mint-toned floral dress. They were both framed in a floral frame which came in a pink and white colour palette. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sid (@sidmallya) × Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal also got married this week Meanwhile, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal also kept their nuptials intimate and sweet. They did a civil marriage, registered their marriage and then held a reception for friends and family. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are now married! Check out their first photos as husband and wife Sonakshi kept it subtle in a white chikankari saree and white flowers in her hair that she tied in a neat bun. She later opted for a bright red silk saree for the reception.

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<p>Notable Indian businessmen fugitives embroiled in financial scandals in India, like Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya, managed to escape the country due to the failure of investigative agencies to arrest them in time, a special court in Mumbai observed on May 29 while hearing a plea of an accused booked under PMLA.</p>

<p>Special Judge MG Deshpande made these remarks as Vyomesh Shah, an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), sought a modification of his bail conditions. The court on May 29 granted Shah's request to remove a restriction on his travel abroad from his bail conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had opposed Shah's application while arguing that allowing it could lead to situations similar to those involving Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, and Mehul Choksi.</p>

<p>The ED cited concerns about the lack of necessity for the application and potential tampering with evidence as well as the risk of Shah fleeing the jurisdiction.</p>

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<p>Judge Deshpande, however, rejected these arguments&nbsp;and stated, "I thoughtfully examined this argument and felt it necessary to note that all these persons fled because of the failure of the investigating agencies concerned in not arresting them at the proper time."</p>

<h2><strong>'Court cannot do what ED failed to do'</strong></h2>

<p>Shah's situation, the court ruled, cannot be likened to those of the other fugitives.</p>

<p>He further elaborated, "It is simply because it is the ED who basically allows such person to be scot-free without any apprehensions of his travelling abroad, tampering and hampering evidence, flight risk, apprehension of dealing with POC, and assisting the said process etc. But for the first time when such person appears before the Court all such contentions and objections astonishingly crop up before the Court. So, this Court has repeatedly taken a firm stand that the Court cannot do what the ED basically failed to do."</p>

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<p>The judge highlighted that Shah had complied with court summons by far. He also pointed out that he secured bail and had previously applied multiple times for permission to travel abroad.</p>

<p>Nirav Modi came into the international spotlight due to his involvement in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud. The scam, estimated to be worth over $2 billion, involved fraudulent transactions facilitated by dishonest PNB employees who issued fake Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) to Modi's companies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Choksi is the uncle of Nirav Modi, another key figure in the same scandal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines airlines accrued massive debts and Mallya was accused of defaulting on loans totalling around ₹9,000 crore (approximately $1.3 billion) owed to various Indian banks.&nbsp;</p>

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Notable Indian businessmen fugitives embroiled in financial scandals in India, like Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya, managed to escape the country due to the failure of investigative agencies to arrest them in time, a special court in Mumbai observed on May 29 while hearing a plea of an accused booked under PMLA.

Notable Indian businessmen fugitives embroiled in financial scandals in India, like Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya, managed to escape the country due to the failure of investigative agencies to arrest them in time, a special court in Mumbai observed on May 29 while hearing a plea of an accused booked under PMLA. Special Judge MG Deshpande made these remarks as Vyomesh Shah, an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), sought a modification of his bail conditions. The court on May 29 granted Shah's request to remove a restriction on his travel abroad from his bail conditions. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had opposed Shah's application while arguing that allowing it could lead to situations similar to those involving Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, and Mehul Choksi. The ED cited concerns about the lack of necessity for the application and potential tampering with evidence as well as the risk of Shah fleeing the jurisdiction. Also Read | Another Indian student mysteriously disappears in US, last seen in Los Angeles Judge Deshpande, however, rejected these arguments and stated, "I thoughtfully examined this argument and felt it necessary to note that all these persons fled because of the failure of the investigating agencies concerned in not arresting them at the proper time." 'Court cannot do what ED failed to do' Shah's situation, the court ruled, cannot be likened to those of the other fugitives. He further elaborated, "It is simply because it is the ED who basically allows such person to be scot-free without any apprehensions of his travelling abroad, tampering and hampering evidence, flight risk, apprehension of dealing with POC, and assisting the said process etc. But for the first time when such person appears before the Court all such contentions and objections astonishingly crop up before the Court. So, this Court has repeatedly taken a firm stand that the Court cannot do what the ED basically failed to do." Also Read | Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Kashmir’s Pulwama district The judge highlighted that Shah had complied with court summons by far. He also pointed out that he secured bail and had previously applied multiple times for permission to travel abroad. Nirav Modi came into the international spotlight due to his involvement in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud. The scam, estimated to be worth over $2 billion, involved fraudulent transactions facilitated by dishonest PNB employees who issued fake Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) to Modi's companies. Watch | India Elections 2024: Total voters exceeded G7 nations' populations: ECI × Choksi is the uncle of Nirav Modi, another key figure in the same scandal. Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines airlines accrued massive debts and Mallya was accused of defaulting on loans totalling around ₹9,000 crore (approximately $1.3 billion) owed to various Indian banks. (With inputs from agencies)

Court lambasts probe agency, blames it for Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya fleeing India

<p>Fugitive and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) owner Vijay Mallya has patted his own back for picking Virat Kohli in the auction ahead of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2008. Mallya, who has been on the run from the Indian authorities over financial fraud, wished best of luck to RCB who face Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator on Wednesday (May 22).&nbsp;</p>

<p>RCB bought Kohli for $30,000 for the 2008 edition after he led India to victory in the 2008 U19 World Cup. Despite not having won the IPL title even once, Kohli has remained loyal to the franchise and expressed on multiple occasions that he hopes to end his playing career in Bengaluru.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I bid for the RCB franchise and I bid for Virat, my inner instinct told me that I could not have made better choices. My inner instinct tells me that RCB have the best chance to go for the IPL Trophy. Onward and Upward. Best of luck,"&nbsp;Mallya posted on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fans on the social media, however, had a field day trolling Mallya who usually only posts on the platform on bank holidays while sitting in the UK, away from the Indian authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For the first time in 6-7 years he has tweeted on a non holiday. We are massive," said one user, while another commented: "What did your instinct tell you when you fled the country instead of paying what you owed, you THIEF."</p>

<p>A third added: "Your inner instinct doesn't tell you to come back and watch the match in the stadium?"</p>

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<p>The industrialist, whose interests include everything from alcohol to cricket to Formula 1 to aviation, is currently in Britain, as the Indian government attempts to extradite him. Despite receiving multiple summons, Mallya has failed to show up in court.</p>

<p>In 2017, the Supreme Court found Mallya in contempt of court for hiding information from the court about sending $40 million to his children in violation of the court's order. The court has summoned him on several instances.</p>

<h2><strong>RCB face RR challenge</strong></h2>

<p>RCB managed to qualify for the playoffs after a remarkable turnaround in form which saw them win six matches on the bounce. In the virtual knockout that was the final league match,&nbsp;RCB staved off the Chennai Super Kings challenge to set up the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The winner of the Eliminator will square up against SunRisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 in Chennai, with the winner qualifying for the final to face Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Fugitive and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) owner Vijay Mallya has patted his own back for picking Virat Kohli in the auction ahead of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2008.

Fugitive and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) owner Vijay Mallya has patted his own back for picking Virat Kohli in the auction ahead of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2008. Mallya, who has been on the run from the Indian authorities over financial fraud, wished best of luck to RCB who face Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator on Wednesday (May 22). RCB bought Kohli for $30,000 for the 2008 edition after he led India to victory in the 2008 U19 World Cup. Despite not having won the IPL title even once, Kohli has remained loyal to the franchise and expressed on multiple occasions that he hopes to end his playing career in Bengaluru. "When I bid for the RCB franchise and I bid for Virat, my inner instinct told me that I could not have made better choices. My inner instinct tells me that RCB have the best chance to go for the IPL Trophy. Onward and Upward. Best of luck," Mallya posted on X (formerly Twitter). The fans on the social media, however, had a field day trolling Mallya who usually only posts on the platform on bank holidays while sitting in the UK, away from the Indian authorities. "For the first time in 6-7 years he has tweeted on a non holiday. We are massive," said one user, while another commented: "What did your instinct tell you when you fled the country instead of paying what you owed, you THIEF." A third added: "Your inner instinct doesn't tell you to come back and watch the match in the stadium?" When I bid for the RCB franchise and I bid for Virat, my inner instinct told me that I could not have made better choices. My inner instinct tells me that RCB have the best chance to go for the IPL Trophy. Onward and Upward. Best of luck. — Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) May 21, 2024 × The industrialist, whose interests include everything from alcohol to cricket to Formula 1 to aviation, is currently in Britain, as the Indian government attempts to extradite him. Despite receiving multiple summons, Mallya has failed to show up in court. In 2017, the Supreme Court found Mallya in contempt of court for hiding information from the court about sending $40 million to his children in violation of the court's order. The court has summoned him on several instances. RCB face RR challenge RCB managed to qualify for the playoffs after a remarkable turnaround in form which saw them win six matches on the bounce. In the virtual knockout that was the final league match, RCB staved off the Chennai Super Kings challenge to set up the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals. The winner of the Eliminator will square up against SunRisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 in Chennai, with the winner qualifying for the final to face Kolkata Knight Riders. (With inputs from agencies)

'Will you come back?' ask fans as fugitive Vijay Mallya talks about Virat Kohli ahead of RCB's knockout match

<p>Fugitive liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, on Thursday morning said that he had made an offer to settle before the honourable High Court Court of Karnataka which, he claimed, is an ''<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/mallya-prepares-for-lengthy-appeal-against-uk-governments-extradition-order-195448">achievable offer</a>''.<br />
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''I have made the offer to settle before the Hon’Ble High Court Court of Karnataka. This cannot be dismissed as frivolous. It is a perfectly tangible, sincere, honest and readily achievable offer. The shoe is on the other foot now. Why don’t the Banks take the money lent to KFA ?'''he said in a series of early morning tweets on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mallya also lamented the media reports on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims that he hid his wealth.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Am appalled to say the least at the media reports on the Enforcement Directorate claims that I hid my wealth ! If there was hidden wealth how could I put approximately 14,000 crores worth of assets openly in front of Court ? Shameful misleading of public opinion but unsurprising,'' he said.</p>

<p>He asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he was&nbsp;not instructing his banks to take the money he had put on the table.</p>

<p>''Following on from my earlier tweet, I respectfully ask why the Prime Minister is not instructing his Banks to take the money I have put on the table so he can at least claim credit for full recovery of public funds lent to Kingfisher,'' he said in another tweet.</p>

<p>Referring to Modi's speech in the Parliament yesterday, he said that PM had referred to an unnamed person who “ran away” with 9000 crores. Given the media narrative ''I can only infer that reference is to me,'' he said.</p>

<p>''The Prime Ministers last speech in Parliament was brought to my attention. He certainly is a very eloquent speaker. I noticed that he referred to an unnamed person who “ran away” with 9000 crores. Given the media narrative I can only infer that reference is to me,'' he said in another tweet.</p>


Fugitive liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, on Thursday morning said that he had made an offer to settle before the honourable High Court Court of Karnataka which, he claimed, is an ''achievable offer''.

Fugitive liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, on Thursday morning said that he had made an offer to settle before the honourable High Court Court of Karnataka which, he claimed, is an ''achievable offer''. ''I have made the offer to settle before the Hon’Ble High Court Court of Karnataka. This cannot be dismissed as frivolous. It is a perfectly tangible, sincere, honest and readily achievable offer. The shoe is on the other foot now. Why don’t the Banks take the money lent to KFA ?'''he said in a series of early morning tweets on Thursday. I have made the offer to settle before the Hon’Ble High Court Court of Karnataka. This cannot be dismissed as frivolous. It is a perfectly tangible, sincere, honest and readily achievable offer. The shoe is on the other foot now. Why don’t the Banks take the money lent to KFA ? — Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) February 14, 2019 × Mallya also lamented the media reports on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims that he hid his wealth. ''Am appalled to say the least at the media reports on the Enforcement Directorate claims that I hid my wealth ! If there was hidden wealth how could I put approximately 14,000 crores worth of assets openly in front of Court ? Shameful misleading of public opinion but unsurprising,'' he said. He asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he was not instructing his banks to take the money he had put on the table. ''Following on from my earlier tweet, I respectfully ask why the Prime Minister is not instructing his Banks to take the money I have put on the table so he can at least claim credit for full recovery of public funds lent to Kingfisher,'' he said in another tweet. Referring to Modi's speech in the Parliament yesterday, he said that PM had referred to an unnamed person who “ran away” with 9000 crores. Given the media narrative ''I can only infer that reference is to me,'' he said. ''The Prime Ministers last speech in Parliament was brought to my attention. He certainly is a very eloquent speaker. I noticed that he referred to an unnamed person who “ran away” with 9000 crores. Given the media narrative I can only infer that reference is to me,'' he said in another tweet.

Made an offer to settle before honourable Karnataka High Court: Vijay Mallya  

Extradition case: Fugitive Mallya faces UK court

<p>Liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Thursday reiterated his wish to repay banks completely in a bid to end the narrative of him having "stolen" money from various lenders.</p>

<p>A day after Mallya requested banks to accept money from him, the 62-year-old, once again, refuted reports of any connection between his proposed settlement offer and the upcoming ruling in a UK court with regard to his request to block his extradition to India.</p>

<p>"Respectfully to all commentators, I cannot understand how my extradition decision or the recent extradition from Dubai and my settlement offer are linked in any way. Wherever I am physically,my appeal is "Please take the money". I want to stop the narrative that I stole money," he tweeted.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the liquor baron, while refuting all allegations levelled against him, offered to pay back the full amount of the principal loan he owed to multiple banks.</p>

<p>"The Airlines struggled financially partly because of high ATF prices. Kingfisher was a fab airline that faced the highest ever crude prices of $ 140/barrel. Losses mounted and that`s where Banks money went. I have offered to repay 100 % of the Principal amount to them. Please take it," he had tweeted.</p>

<p>"For three decades running India`s largest alcoholic beverage group, we contributed thousands of crores to the State exchequers. Kingfisher Airlines also contributed handsomely to the States. Sad loss of the finest Airline but still I offer to pay Banks so no loss. Please take it," read another tweet.</p>

<p>Last month, a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court had rejected Mallya`s plea seeking a stay on hearing of Enforcement Directorate`s (ED) application to declare him a fugitive.</p>

<p>The decision from the judicature came after five parties, including a family member of Mallya, sought court dossiers with regard to the ED seeking to get Mallya declared a fugitive economic offender under the new law.</p>

<p>Mallya is facing money-laundering charges in the United Kingdom after India initiated extradition proceedings against him. Both ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have filed several cases for alleged loan default against him.</p>

<p>The liquor baron is residing in the UK from the past two years. His extradition case is reportedly in its final stage at London`s Westminster Magistrates` Court, which is expected to deliver its ruling by the year-end.&nbsp;<br />
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Liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Thursday reiterated his wish to repay banks completely in a bid to end the narrative of him having "stolen" money from various lenders.

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Thursday reiterated his wish to repay banks completely in a bid to end the narrative of him having "stolen" money from various lenders. A day after Mallya requested banks to accept money from him, the 62-year-old, once again, refuted reports of any connection between his proposed settlement offer and the upcoming ruling in a UK court with regard to his request to block his extradition to India. "Respectfully to all commentators, I cannot understand how my extradition decision or the recent extradition from Dubai and my settlement offer are linked in any way. Wherever I am physically,my appeal is "Please take the money". I want to stop the narrative that I stole money," he tweeted. On Wednesday, the liquor baron, while refuting all allegations levelled against him, offered to pay back the full amount of the principal loan he owed to multiple banks. "The Airlines struggled financially partly because of high ATF prices. Kingfisher was a fab airline that faced the highest ever crude prices of $ 140/barrel. Losses mounted and that`s where Banks money went. I have offered to repay 100 % of the Principal amount to them. Please take it," he had tweeted. "For three decades running India`s largest alcoholic beverage group, we contributed thousands of crores to the State exchequers. Kingfisher Airlines also contributed handsomely to the States. Sad loss of the finest Airline but still I offer to pay Banks so no loss. Please take it," read another tweet. Last month, a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court had rejected Mallya`s plea seeking a stay on hearing of Enforcement Directorate`s (ED) application to declare him a fugitive. The decision from the judicature came after five parties, including a family member of Mallya, sought court dossiers with regard to the ED seeking to get Mallya declared a fugitive economic offender under the new law. Mallya is facing money-laundering charges in the United Kingdom after India initiated extradition proceedings against him. Both ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have filed several cases for alleged loan default against him. The liquor baron is residing in the UK from the past two years. His extradition case is reportedly in its final stage at London`s Westminster Magistrates` Court, which is expected to deliver its ruling by the year-end.

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