Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Nirav Modi Extradition Delay Strains UK-India Relations
Nirav Modi is a jeweller who is wanted in India for a big bank fraud.
He has been living in the UK for seven years, and the UK wants to send him back to India.
However, the process is taking a long time, which has made it harder for the UK and India to talk about sending back illegal migrants.
The UK says India is not cooperating because of Nirav Modi's case, but India says it is doing its part.
Both countries have an agreement to send back illegal residents, but there are still problems.
Nirav Modi is still in a UK prison, and his extradition is seen as imminent.
Nirav Modi's extradition to India has been delayed, affecting UK-India migrant talks.
Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel claims India is delaying the process.
India rejects the allegation and states it is facilitating the return of illegal residents.
The UK and India signed a Migration and Mobility Memorandum in 2021.
Nirav Modi remains in UK custody, despite extradition being authorized in 2021.
- Who
- Nirav Modi, Priti Patel, Indian and UK authorities
- What
- Delays in Nirav Modi's extradition affecting UK-India migrant talks
- When
- Extradition authorized in 2021, ongoing discussions
- Where
- UK and India
- Why
- Disputes over extradition and migrant repatriation
UK Perspective
Indian Perspective
Extradition Process
UK Perspective
The UK finds it astonishing that Nirav Modi is still in London seven years later and believes India is delaying the process.
Indian Perspective
India rejects the allegation and states it is taking back illegal migrants as per the agreement.
Migrant Repatriation
UK Perspective
The UK claims India declined to receive charter flights carrying illegal migrants and had problems verifying names.
Indian Perspective
India asserts it does not support illegal migration and is facilitating the return of illegal residents as per the agreement.
- Nirav Modi
- Fugitive jeweller facing extradition to India
- Priti Patel
- Former UK Home Secretary (2019-2022)
- Extradition Status
- Authorized in 2021, but not yet executed
- Illegal Indian Migrants in UK
- Estimated 100,000 in 2018, exact figure disputed
- Migration and Mobility Memorandum
- Signed in May 2021 to facilitate return of illegal residents
- PNB Fraud Case
- Alleged USD 2 billion fraud and money laundering case
- Nirav Modi's Legal Status
- Exhausted legal remedies in the UK, final appeal before the European Court of Human Rights failed
Sources
'India Is Demoralised': UK MP's Big Charge On Nirav Modi's Extradition Delay
Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel claims India refused illegal migrant returns over stalled Nirav Modi extradition
Priti Patel 'Appalled' Nirav Modi Still In UK Despite Signing Extradition Order
'India Was Hugely Angry': Ex-Minister Priti Patel on Why Nirav Modi Is Still in UK
'He Should Be In Prison There': Ex-UK Minister Says Nirav Modi Extradition Delay Hurt Ties With India
