Lawyer who represented Mehul Choksi faces rape charges in U.K.

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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) referenced the new charges against the 57-year-old along with a charge of “arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation”.

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  • The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) referenced the new charges against the 57-year-old along with a charge of “arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation”.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:12:40 UTC.

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