NEW DELHI : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday contacted the Antigua Embassy in India over the reports that fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi is missing since May 23.
According to sources, CBI is contacting the Antigua Embassy in India and seeks confirmation about the reports of missing Mehul Choksi and other details regarding the matter.
Sources also informed that the investigative agency is verifying the facts of the matter.
Mehul Choksi – the 62-year-old fugitive diamantaire wanted by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate – has gone missing in Antigua and Barbuda, confirmed his lawyer.
Choksi’s Advocate Vijay Aggarwal said, “Mehul Choksi is missing. His family members are worried and anxious and had called me to discuss. Antigua police is investigating. Family is in the dark and worried about his safety.”
In a press release based on additional information received, the Antiguan Police said that they are investigating a missing person report filed for 62-year-old Mehul Choksi of Jolly Harbour.
Choksi was reported missing on Sunday (May 23) at the Johnson Point Police Station, reported Antiguan Newsroom. Police release further states that Choksi was last seen at about 5:15 pm (ocal time) on Sunday before leaving home in a motorcar which has since been recovered. (AGENCY)
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