Don't make me the villain. I have the best intentions: Mallya

March 14, 2016 08:36

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is currently in the United Kingdom and is being sought out over charges of money laundering, on Sunday claimed that the banks gave him loans after evaluating all aspects, adding that he is not trying to run to evade law enforcement agencies but is on a personal visit.

In an email interview with the Sunday Guardian, the business tycoon said that he feels that he already been branded as criminal in the country and therefore, it was not the right time for him to return.

"There was a lookout notice issued against me last year. But I didn't "escape". Why am I being portrayed as a criminal now? Loan defaults are a business matter. When the banks give out loans, they know the risk involved. They decide we don't. Our own business was flourishing but plummeted suddenly. Don't make me the villain. I have the best intentions. I'm quiet because I fear my words will be twisted like of others," he said.

Read the full interview with Sunday Guardian, HERE

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