Nirav Modi produced before London court; extradition details to be out soon

Nirav Modi produced before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, the main accused in the USD 2 billion PNB scam case, was arrested earlier on Wednesday by Scotland Yard in London.

"Nirav Deepak Modi, 48 (Date of Birth 24.02.71), was arrested on behalf of the Indian Authorities on Tuesday, 19 March, in Holborn," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. "He will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 20 March," the statement added.

It seems that his arrest is on an extradition warrant, details of which would become clear as legal proceedings continue.