Master Stroke: ED files applications against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday filed two separate applications in a special PMLA court here against absconding diamantaire Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi under Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance, 2018.

ED also sought orders for confiscation of their assets in India, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.

"CBI team had come here in connection with Nirav Modi case. Two locals have been detained by them. CBI team was given assistance by police as per protocol," said Superintendent of Police Ajmer, Rajasthan Rajendra Singh Choudhary.