London
Indian billionaire Nirav Modi was living in a flat just above his jewellery store in the posh Mayfair area of London while he was being hunted in India for an alleged money-laundering case linked to over $2 billion, according to a media report.

The 47-year-old diamantaire was able to travel in and out of Britain four times since his passport was cancelled by the Indian authorities in February.

During his stay in London, he was reportedly living in the heart of the city above his jewellery boutique called “Nirav Modi” on Old Bond Street, which was closed last week, The Sunday Times reported.

“Why are they always ending up in London? It’s as if the UK is a safe haven,” the newspaper quoted an Indian official as saying.