Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Antigua And Barbudan |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, India (now Mumbai) |
Latest News about Mehul Choksi
12/04/2025
A Belgian court approved Mehul Choksi's extradition to India following his arrest on April 11, 2025, based on an extradition request from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court validated his arrest and detention, determining he poses a flight risk. Choksi retains the option to appeal the extradition order in a higher court.
04/2025
Mehul Choksi was arrested in Antwerp, Belgium, on April 11-12, 2025, following extradition requests by Indian agencies including the CBI and ED, acting on non-bailable warrants issued by Mumbai courts. The arrest came years after Choksi fled India in January 2018 and subsequently acquired citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mehul Chinubhai Choksi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm (5' 5") |
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| Weight | 120 kg (265 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | GD Modi College, Palanpur, Gujarat |
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| Educational Qualification | College dropout |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Chinubhai Choksi (a diamond trader) |
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| Spouse | Preeti Choksi |
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Career
| Net Worth | Rs. 125 billion (Revenue of Gitanjali Group; as of 2018) |
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| Company | Gitanjali Group |
| Position | Former Chairman |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 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. |