Chawla was introduced to Hansie Cronje, the late South African cricket team captain, in January-February 2000. It was suggested to Cronje, by Chawla and another person, that he could make significant amounts of money if he agreed to lose cricket matches.
The third day of the five-day hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, presided over by Justice Samuel Goozee, was devoted to the defence laying out further arguments against a prima facie case of fraud and money laundering against Modi.
The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible
Vijay Mallya is accused of money laundering and violating the FEMA.
The UK Home Secretary will have to sign Mallya's extradition order within two months. However, Mallya's defence team has a chance to appeal in higher courts in the UK against the verdict.
Mallya said the allegations of money laundering and stealing money against him are 'completely false'.
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Speaking to reporters Mallya said, "It will all become clear in court".
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