Girlfriend Or Abductor? All About Barbara Jabarika Who Allegedly Honey-Trapped Mehul Choksi

Last Updated:April 15, 2025, 08:19 IST

The Mehul Choksi saga also mentions a 'honey-trap and abduction plot' involving a Hungarian woman, named Barbara Jabarika.

In the aftermath of the alleged abduction, a mysterious woman’s name popped up -- Barbara Jabarika. (Image: X)

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium on India’s extradition request for his role in the PNB bank loan ‘fraud’ case on April 12. Choksi was arrested jointly by Indian and Belgian authorities when he was reportedly preparing to flee to Switzerland.

The development comes weeks after media reports confirmed that the fugitive businessman is living in country’s Antwerp with his wife, Priti Choksi, after obtaining a ‘residency card’ there.

However, the Mehul Choksi saga also mentions a ‘honey-trap and abduction plot’ involving a Hungarian woman named Barbara Jabarika.

Who Is Barbara Jabarika?

In the aftermath of the alleged abduction, a mysterious woman’s name popped up — Barbara Jabarika. Choksi’s wife Priti, who is also named as an accused by the Enforcement Directorate, alleged that they met Barbara Jabarika, a Hungarian national, in 2020 and alleged that she was part of a honeytrap plan.

According to Choksi, he was allegedly abducted, tortured, and placed on a boat that took him from Antigua to Dominica. He claimed that Barbara was part of the plot.

Barbara’s LinkedIn profile describes her as a “Property Investment Agent" from Bulgaria who is an “Experienced Sales Negotiator with a demonstrated history of working in Direct Sales and the Real Estate Industry." She has over 10 years of sales experience, achieving management positions in property and retail.

Choksi’s wife, Priti, claimed that they met Barbara in August 2020.

According to reports, Barbara and Choksi became friends and invited him to an apartment to meet her on the day he disappeared. Upon reaching, a group of people “abducted" Choksi and took him to Dominica, where he was held.

However, Barbara trashed these allegations and claimed that she was Choksi’s “girlfriend". She also said she had her own income and business, NDTV reported.

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