Emma Arbuthnot

PNB fraud case: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi denied bail for third time by UK court

Nirav Modi's defence team doubled the bail security to £2 million and offered he would stay on 24-hour curfew at his London flat, but the judge was unconvinced.

PNB fraud case: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi to make third bail plea in UK court on 8 May

Nirav Modi has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his two previous bail applications were rejected following his arrest on 19 March

New evidence against Nirav Modi in UK court hours before fugitive diamantaire appears for hearing in bail plea

The 48-year-old diamond merchant, Nirav Modi, was denied bail by District Judge Marie Mallon at his first hearing soon after his arrest by Scotland Yard officers from a central London bank branch

Nirav Modi likely to be held in separate cell in overcrowded jail, Wandsworth prison in UK

In prison, 48-year-old Nirav Modi's inmates will include the likes of alleged Dawood henchman Pakistani-origin Jabir Moti

When will you return and face the law? Bombay High Court asks Vijay Mallya

The Bombay High Court Friday asked fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya when would he return to India and face the ongoing legal proceedings against him

Vijay Mallya's last throw of the dice: Liquor baron's hopes of avoiding extradition in hands of UK appeals court

Vijay Mallya has chalked up plans to initiate a lengthy appeal process against the UK government's order to extradite him to face charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to nearly Rs 9,000 crore in India

Vijay Mallya, erstwhile King of Good Times, doing his best to avoid hard times behind bars in India

Unlike his outgoing flight, the return, if extradition is confirmed, will more likely be on a private jet. But that thought is unlikely to bring Mallya any solace

Vijay Mallya extradition case: Liquor baron plans to appeal against British court's verdict

Troubles mount for Vijay Mallya: After extradition setback, liquor baron set to face bankruptcy proceedings in UK High Court

Vijay Mallya remains on bail after his extradition was recently ordered by Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, an order which now awaits a sign-off by UK home secretary Sajid Javid.

Vijay Mallya extradition: Stricter Indian rules, policies can change dynamics of economic frauds committed in broad daylight

While India managed to rebut the claims of lack of infrastructure in the Vijay Mallya case, in the long run, the country needs to invest in the development of the criminal justice system and infrastructure so that such claims can hardly be raised in good faith.