PNB fraud: Mauritius promises action

Update: 2010-09-15 00:00 GMT

NEW DELHI, March 4 - As the alleged Rs 12,600-crore fraud at PNB appears spread across various countries, Mauritius has promised �necessary regulatory action� against all entities found to be linked with any fraudulent practices.

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius said in a statement that it has taken cognizance of the media reports about the purported fraud allegations with regard to Punjab National Bank, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi.

�The FSC is assessing the reported information and is closely monitoring the matter in collaboration with the Bank of Mauritius, the Mauritius Revenue Authority and the Financial Intelligence Unit. The FSC is also in constant communication with its international counterparts under existing exchange of information agreements,� it said. � PTI

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