Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Nirav Modi's deportation pending legal proceedings: MEA
Nirav Modi is a person wanted in India for a big bank fraud case worth $2 billion.
The Indian government says they will send him back to India once the legal steps are done.
A former UK official, Priti Patel, said India won't take back illegal migrants from the UK because the UK hasn't sent Nirav Modi back.
The Indian government says they follow proper steps for sending people back, including checking if they are citizens.
Nirav Modi is wanted in India for fraud and money laundering in a $2 billion loan scam.
The Indian government follows a set procedure for deportation, including establishing citizenship.
Legal proceedings against Nirav Modi are underway, and he will be deported once they conclude.
Priti Patel claimed India has refused to take back illegal Indian migrants due to the UK not extraditing Nirav Modi.
The Indian government remains committed to bringing Nirav Modi back to face legal process.
- Who
- Nirav Modi
- What
- Deportation pending legal proceedings
- When
- Legal proceedings are underway
- Where
- India and UK
- Why
- To face trial on fraud and money laundering charges
Indian Government's Stance
Priti Patel's Claims
Deportation Process
Indian Government's Stance
The Indian government follows a set procedure for deportation, including establishing citizenship through paperwork.
Priti Patel's Claims
Priti Patel claims that India has refused to take back illegal Indian migrants due to the UK not extraditing Nirav Modi.
- Individual Involved
- Nirav Modi
- Charges
- Fraud and money laundering
- Case Details
- $2 billion Punjab National Bank loan scam
- Current Status
- Legal proceedings underway
- Government Stance
- Committed to bringing Nirav Modi back to face legal process