Responding to reports of Modi being sighted in London, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that “just because he has been spotted, doesn't mean he will be extradited to India. The process is on."
“All necessary steps are being taken for the extradition of Nirav Modi. We have been aware of his presence in UK. It (extradition request) is under their (UK government’s) consideration,” he added.
On being asked how Modi was able to travel or conduct his business in other countries like Belgium despite an Interpol Red Corner Notice being issued against him, Kumar said that this does not come under the purview of the MEA.
“The UK authorities or other investigative agencies will know about this. You can contact them for this information,” he said.
The CBI has also extended all necessary help to the United Kingdom authorities for extradition of Nirav Modi, reported PTI.
The CBI is awaiting a response on its extradition request, which was sent to the United Kingdom through the External Affairs Ministry in August last year after the confirmation from London that Modi was in their country, agency spokesperson Nitin Wakankar said.
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