Nirav Modi seeks political asylum in Belgium

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, the prime accused in the Rs 15,000-crore Punjab National Bank scam, has sought political asylum in Belgium, official sources in the Central Bureau of Investigation told The Sunday Guardian. According to these sources, the Belgian government got in touch with Indian agencies last month, intimating them about Nirav Modi’s request. The sources added that Brussels was well aware of the legal cases that Nirav Modi was facing in India, apart from the red corner notice that had been issued against him by the Interpol. However, despite having knowledge of these facts, it appeared that Brussels was likely to give him asylum, they added.