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Mehul Choksi's Abduction: Fugitive Jeweller Claims 'Operation' Involving Mercenaries

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Mehul Choksi, the fugitive jeweller wanted in India in the $13,500 fraud case, has lodged a complaint with the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda claiming he was abducted by a group of heavily muscled men who claimed to be Antiguan police. According to Choksi's complaint, he was taken in a small watercraft and later shifted to a much larger boat by two 'Indians' and three persons of 'Caribbean descent'. The men, who Choksi claims were highly experienced mercenaries, robbed him of $1500 and sought details of his offshore bank accounts. He was subjected to electric shocks on his hands, face, and mouth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mehul Choksi, a fugitive jeweller, has lodged a complaint with the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda claiming he was abducted by a group of men claiming to be Antiguan police.
  • Choksi claims he was taken in a small watercraft and later shifted to a much larger boat by two 'Indians' and three persons of 'Caribbean descent', who he believes to be highly experienced mercenaries.
  • The abductors allegedly robbed Choksi of $1500 and sought details of his offshore bank accounts.
  • Choksi was subjected to electric shocks on his hands, face, and mouth during the alleged abduction.
  • The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is currently investigating the complaint filed by Choksi's lawyer.
  • Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed the police are probing the complaint and taking it seriously.
  • Choksi's neighbour, Barbara Jabarica, is accused by him of being an integral part of the alleged kidnapping scheme.

Statistics:

  • The alleged abduction occurred on **May 23**.
  • The amount of $1500 was stolen from Choksi by his abductors.
  • Choksi has been wanted in India in the $13,500 fraud case involving Punjab National Bank (PNB).
  • Choksi was subjected to electric shocks on his hands, face, and mouth during the alleged abduction.

Sources:

  • ET (Times of India newspaper)
  • Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda

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