Mehul Choksi, a businessman wanted in India for allegedly stealing over ₹13,500 crores from Punjab National Bank, has been arrested in Belgium. He hasn’t paid the maintenance fees for his three apartments in Gokul Apartments, located in the wealthy Malabar Hills area of Mumbai. A member of the building society reported that he owes about ₹63 lakh in unpaid fees, which have built up over seven years without any interest.
Choksi owns three apartments on the 9th, 10th, and 11th floors of the building. The member also revealed that Choksi has illegally occupied part of the building’s terrace on the 11th floor. They mentioned that in 2020, the building underwent renovations, costing around ₹30-35 lakh per unit. So, if you add the costs for all three units, it totals about ₹95 lakh.
Furthermore, the member expressed that the lack of maintenance from Choksi might endanger the building. They noted that big trees are growing in his flat, which could damage the structure. “We’ve done nothing wrong, yet we’re facing this problem. We trust India’s legal system and hope that the Enforcement Directorate will help us recover the dues,” the member stated.
Mehul Choksi was caught in Belgium after trying to escape to Switzerland, saying he needed medical help. His arrest is a big step forward for Indian authorities who have been searching for him for the past seven years.
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