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PM Modi government's zero tolerance on corruption Mehul Choksi will be extradited to India: MoS Finance

IndiaTimes Monday, 14 April 2025 ()
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary announced the government's commitment to extraditing fugitives like Mehul Choksi, accused in the Punjab National Bank loan scam. Speaking at the National Academy of Direct Taxes, he highlighted the strict actions against tax defaulters under the current regime. Chaudhary also noted the country's economic progress, including the Mudra scheme's success and infrastructure development since 2014.
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