PNB fraud: Nirav Modi’s lawyer asks why would his client run away

New Delhi: The lawyer of Nirav Modi, who is at the centre of the Rs11,400 crore PNB fraud, on Tuesday questioned reports that his client has fled the country asking why would anyone run away leaving behind assets worth over Rs5,000 crore.

“Everybody is saying that Nirav Modi has run away. Why would anyone flee, leaving assets worth Rs5,000 to 6,000 crore for the Enforcement Directorate to recover,” advocate Vijay Aggarwal, who represents Modi, told PTI on phone.