Nehal Modi (Belgian Politician) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Belgian
Date of Birth	03/03/1979
Age	47 years
Birthplace	Antwerp, Belgium

Latest News about Nehal Modi

04/07/2025

Nehal Deepak Modi, younger brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, was arrested by US authorities on July 4, 2025, following a joint extradition request from India's Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation. He faces charges of money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code related to the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank scam. Nehal, a Belgian national born and raised in Antwerp, is accused of helping divert funds through shell companies and fraudulent Letters of Undertaking.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Nehal Deepak Modi
Infamous for	Arrested for Nirav Modi's money laundering case

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight	65 Kg (143 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

Ethnicity	Gujarati

Family

Father	Deepak Keshavlal Modi
Mother	Gita Modi (committed suicide)
Siblings	2 Brothers (Nirav Modi, Neeshal Modi), 1 Sister (Purvi Modi)

Career

Overview	Nehal Modi has been embroiled in significant controversies, particularly relating to financial misconduct and schemes involving extravagant diamond acquisitions. He is noted for making misleading business claims to obtain substantial amounts of diamonds without legitimate intent for resale, which resulted in significant legal troubles.
Significant Events	Between March and August 2015, falsely claimed business deals leading to a major fraud case. PNB filed an FIR against his brother Nirav Modi for a scam involving massive sums. Found guilty of Grand Larceny in 2022, tied to the infamous PNB fraud case. Sought by Indian authorities for charges including money laundering and conspiracy. Arrested in the US on 04/07/2025 on extradition request from Indian agencies for money laundering and criminal conspiracy in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam. Completed a nearly three-year sentence in a US prison for cheating and was released shortly before his arrest.

Overview

Nehal Modi has been embroiled in significant controversies, particularly relating to financial misconduct and schemes involving extravagant diamond acquisitions. He is noted for making misleading business claims to obtain substantial amounts of diamonds without legitimate intent for resale, which resulted in significant legal troubles.

Significant Events

Between March and August 2015, falsely claimed business deals leading to a major fraud case.
PNB filed an FIR against his brother Nirav Modi for a scam involving massive sums.
Found guilty of Grand Larceny in 2022, tied to the infamous PNB fraud case.
Sought by Indian authorities for charges including money laundering and conspiracy.
Arrested in the US on 04/07/2025 on extradition request from Indian agencies for money laundering and criminal conspiracy in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam.
Completed a nearly three-year sentence in a US prison for cheating and was released shortly before his arrest.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nehal's family has a long history in the diamond and jewelry industry, tracing back nearly seven generations.
2. His father relocated to Belgium in the 1940s to broaden their family's diamond business.
3. Was involved in a controversial scheme to falsify testimonies and intimidate witnesses related to his legal issues.
4. Fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi.
5. Previously held executive roles in firms linked to his brother, including Firestar International and A. Jaffe.
6. Director of the now-defunct Firestar Diamonds USA and involved with the Ithaca Trust.

Nehal Modi Politician Belgian Antwerp, Belgium