Fugitive jeweler Nirav Modi has been denied bail again by a court in UK. The fugitive jeweler appeared before the Westminster Magistrates Court judge in UK today. The judge reviewed additional evidence submitted by the prosecution against him, just ahead of his second bail application hearing. Opposing his bail, prosecutors told the court that he threatened an eyewitness and tried to bribe another to evade arrest. The Crown Prosecution Service or CPS, which is appearing on behalf of Indian authorities, argued in court that there is a great risk of Nirav Modi fleeing if he is granted bail. "There is a real risk that he could flee, interfere with witnesses, interfere with evidence," the prosecution said.
Nirav Modi was denied bail by District Judge Marie Mallon at his first hearing, soon after his arrest by Scotland Yard officers from a central London bank branch as he tried to open a new bank account. He has been in custody at the HMP Wandsworth prison in south-west London since last Wednesday.
Here are the LIVE updates on Nirav Modi's court hearing:
Nirav Modi's attorney Claire Montgomery: Nirav Modi has been in the UK since January 2018. He has known since August. 2018 that he is going to be extradited. He has no place as a safe haven. He has lived openly in the UK & has made no effort to hide. https://t.co/YjR4uC6Iz6
- ANI (@ANI) March 29, 2019
