| 1. Mehul Choksi is the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi, a billionaire diamond merchant, linked to an alleged fraud of over ₹11,400 crores at Punjab National Bank (PNB). |
| 2. In 1975, he joined his father’s business Gitanjali Gems. |
| 3. In 1985, Choksi took full control of Gitanjali Gems from his father. |
| 4. When he took over, Gitanjali Gems had a turnover of around ₹50 crore. |
| 5. He balanced college during the day and learned the trade from his father in the evening. |
| 6. As a teen, he aimed to become the top luxury player in branded jewelry globally. |
| 7. Choksi successfully entered the international market, launching brands like Nakshatra and Gili. |
| 8. Celebrities like Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif have endorsed his brands. |
| 9. Choksi served as Director in companies like Verite Co. Ltd, Gitanjali Gems Ltd, and more. |
| 10. He acquired Samuel Jewelers Inc in 2006 and led its IPO. |
| 11. Since October 2016, Choksi has been the Managing Director of Nakshatra World Limited. |
| 12. The company has over 4,000 points of sale worldwide. |
| 13. Choksi frequently hosts Bollywood actors and other high-profile guests. |
| 14. Reports suggest his clothes are specially made in Hong Kong with his initials. |
| 15. He aims to be the world’s biggest jewelry retailer, surpassing Tiffany. |
| 16. In 2018, Choksi and Nirav Modi faced scrutiny over alleged fraudulent transactions at PNB. |
| 17. Choksi’s company claims he was wrongly accused in the case. |
| 18. Choksi has ties to three companies of Nirav Modi under investigation - 'Diamonds R Us', 'Stellar Diamonds', and 'Solar Exports'. |
| 19. He was declared a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO) by the Government of India. |
| 20. Celebrities like Aishwarya Rai and Catrina Kaif have endorsed his brands. |
| 21. Choksi fled India in 2018 and lived in Antigua before moving to Belgium for medical treatment. |
| 22. He was arrested in Antwerp, Belgium on 11/04/2025 based on an extradition request from India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). |
