Archive · 8 Aug 2025
CBI to Record Nirav Modi's Brother-in-Law's Statement in PNB Fraud
The CBI is trying to get information from Nirav Modi's brother-in-law, Maiank Mehta, about the PNB fraud.
Mehta wants to help the government and has offered to provide evidence against Modi.
The CBI thinks Mehta was involved in moving money that came from the fraud.
Mehta will make a statement in court, and the court will decide if he can be a witness.
The court is also waiting to decide if they will accept the chargesheet against Mehta until they decide on his request to be a witness.
CBI seeks to record the statement of Maiank Mehta, Nirav Modi's brother-in-law, regarding the PNB fraud case.
Mehta wants to become an approver and has offered evidence against Modi.
The CBI claims Mehta played an active role in the conspiracy, transferring funds from a company linked to fraudulent LoUs.
The court has directed Mehta to be present on August 11 for his statement.
The Bombay High Court directed that the chargesheet against Mehta not be taken until his application to turn approver is decided.
- Who
- The CBI is investigating the PNB fraud case involving Nirav Modi and Maiank Mehta, his brother-in-law.
- What
- The CBI is seeking to record the statement of Maiank Mehta in the PNB fraud case.
- When
- The court has directed Mehta to be present on August 11 for the recording of his statement.
- Where
- The case is related to the PNB fraud.
- Why
- The CBI seeks to gather Mehta's statement as part of his application to become an approver.
CBI's Perspective
Mehta's Perspective
Role of Mehta
CBI's Perspective
The CBI seeks to gather Mehta's statement for his application to become an approver.
Mehta's Perspective
Mehta may face prosecution for his alleged role in the fraud.
- Involved Parties
- Nirav Modi, Maiank Mehta, CBI
- Case
- PNB Fraud
- Mehta's Role
- Accused of playing an active role in the conspiracy and transferring funds.
- Legal Status
- Mehta seeks to become an approver.
- Court Order
- Directs Mehta to be present on August 11 for statement recording.