Not aware about Nirav Modi seeking political asylum in UK, says Centre

The government was not aware whether bank fraud fugitive Nirav Modi sought political asylum in the UK, official sources said. A media report had said that Nirav Modi was seeking political asylum in the UK.

Nirav Modi is wanted by the CBI in the $2 billion Punjab National Bank scam.

The Interpol has already issued a Red Corner Notice against Nirav Modi, his brother Nishal Modi and his employee Subhash Parab on the request of the CBI.
 
There were reports that Nirav Modi may have visited the UK, France and Belgium in the past few weeks.