Vijay Mallya says legally barred from leaving UK, rejects 'bhagoda' tag
Mallya also cited an affidavit purportedly filed by the ED before the Bombay High Court and claimed that it showed ₹14,131.60 crore had been recovered from him.
Vijay Mallya has responded to those labeling him a "bhagoda," asserting his legal prohibition from leaving the UK and accusing the Indian government of being "grossly unjust." In an X post, Mallya, a permanent UK resident since 1992, clarified that his continued presence in the UK was not a choice. He criticized the Indian government for its actions in his case.
This comes amid his ongoing legal battles in both countries concerning his return to India under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, a recovery of debts case, and extradition proceedings. Mallya attributed his legal obstacles to his return to English courts' decisions, which barred him from leaving England and Wales or obtaining an international travel document.
The Bombay High Court countered by stating Mallya needed to return to India if he intended to contest the FEO Act proceedings. Despite recovering approximately ₹14,131.60 crore from him, Mallya contends that he is still being called a "fraudster" by the media and accused the Enforcement Directorate of releasing over ₹350 crore from his frozen assets to compensate Kingfisher employees.
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