March 09, 2019:
On Saturday, Fugitive billionaire businessman Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India in connection with ₹13,500 crore PNB fraud case, has been tracked down in London.
UK's 'The Telegraph' newspaper has claimed that he is living in a lavish 8-million pound apartment in London's West End.
Nirav Modi has reportedly started a new diamond business there.
The newspaper claimed that the 48-year-old businessman is currently living in a 3-bedroom flat occupying half of a floor of the landmark Centre Point tower block.
The rent in London's West End is estimated to cost around 17,000 pound/month.
A video has been released which Nirav Modi can be seen walking the London streets.
When quizzed, Nirav Modi can be heard saying "no comment" in the video released.
He now sports a handlebar moustache & long hair.
Raveesh Kumar, MEA spokesperson, has said, ''All necessary steps are being taken for the extradition of Nirav Modi. We have been aware of his presence in the UK. It (extradition request) is under their (UK Govt) consideration.''
A Red Corner Notice has been issued by the Interpol against Nirav Modi and an extradition request against him is pending since last Sept before the UK authorities.
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