'You are a fool to live so openly, Mallya told Nirav before his arrest'
A new podcast reveals that fugitive billionaire Vijay Mallya advised Nirav Modi to maintain a lower profile while both were in exile in London. The report details Modi's habits while evading authorities and suggests he may be pursuing a second asylum claim to avoid extradition to India.
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The story provides insight into the lives of high-profile economic fugitives and the ongoing legal challenges surrounding international extradition cases.
TOI correspondent from London: Economic fugitive Vijay Mallya invited fellow billionaire Nirav Modi to his multi-million-pound townhouse overlooking Regent's Park where the pair discussed their respective exiles when the latter was living freely in London before his arrest, the final podcast of the "Diamond King", released Friday, claims.A source in the diamond trade who tipped off Telegraph about Nirav's location, leading to his arrest in March 2019, claims in Episode 4: "Mallya and Nirav were in contact... "Mallya told him he was a fool for living so openly and told him he was too exposed, but Nirav didn't listen." "It's possible Mallya's blueprint gave Nirav the confidence he didn't need to hide."
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