Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Lalit Modi Calls Himself and Vijay Mallya India's Biggest Fugitives
Lalit Modi, a former IPL Commissioner, shared a video on his Instagram where he and Vijay Mallya, a businessman, referred to themselves as the biggest fugitives of India.
Vijay Mallya was declared a Fugitive Economic Offender in 2019 for not paying back loans and money laundering.
Lalit Modi's post seems to be a bold statement, but it's not clear why he said this.
The video was shared on Vijay Mallya's birthday.
Many people on the internet are upset because they think the video is making fun of Indian authorities.
Both men have been living outside India for many years and are facing serious legal troubles.
The video was part of a birthday celebration for Vijay Mallya, attended by high-profile guests such as British actor Idris Elba and Indian entrepreneurs including Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.
Lalit Modi shared a video on Instagram referring to himself and Vijay Mallya as India's biggest fugitives.
Vijay Mallya was declared a Fugitive Economic Offender in 2019 for defaulting on loans and money laundering.
The video was posted on Lalit Modi's Instagram with a caption inviting viewers to 'wat your heart out with envy'.
Mallya left India in March 2016 and has been facing legal troubles since.
The video sparked criticism on social media, with many accusing the duo of mocking Indian authorities.
- Who
- Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya
- What
- Lalit Modi referred to himself and Vijay Mallya as the biggest fugitives of India in a video
- When
- The video was shared on Monday, December 18, 2023
- Where
- The video was posted on Lalit Modi's Instagram and the party was held at Lalit Modi's Belgrave Square home in central London
- Why
- The context is unclear, but it appears to be a provocative statement
- Lalit Modi
- Former IPL Commissioner
- Vijay Mallya
- Businessman and Fugitive Economic Offender
- Video Context
- Shared on Lalit Modi's Instagram
- PMLA
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act
- Fugitive Economic Offender Status
- Declared in January 2019
- Loan Default
- ₹9,000 crore
- Birthday Celebration
- Vijay Mallya's 70th birthday
- Legal Status
- Both deny allegations of financial impropriety
Sources
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