Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been apprehended in the United States following an extradition request from India. The 46-year-old, a Belgian national, faces charges related to the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, a massive fraud case involving approximately ₹13,000 crore.

Nehal Modi's alleged involvement centers around accusations of money laundering related to the PNB scam. Indian authorities, specifically the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), are seeking his extradition to face charges in India. The U.S. Justice Department has formally notified India of Nehal's arrest.

While details of Nehal Modi's early life and career remain limited in available sources, his connection to Nirav Modi's business empire has placed him under scrutiny in the wake of the PNB scam. Nirav Modi, the central figure in the scandal, is accused of defrauding PNB through fraudulent letters of undertaking. These letters allowed Modi's companies to obtain credit from overseas banks. Nehal is accused of playing a role in allegedly laundering the proceeds of this fraud.

The PNB scam shook India's banking sector and raised concerns about regulatory oversight. Nirav Modi fled India in 2018 before the scam was unearthed and has been fighting extradition from the UK. The Indian government has been actively pursuing the extradition of those involved in the scam to bring them to justice.

Nehal Modi's arrest in the U.S. marks a significant development in this ongoing case. The extradition request underscores the collaborative efforts between Indian and US law enforcement agencies to combat financial crimes. His bail hearing is scheduled for July 17th, 2025. The ED and CBI have jointly requested his extradition.