A video that recently went viral on social media shows fugitive businessmen Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya openly mocking Indian authorities, referring to themselves as "India's biggest fugitives" during a lavish birthday celebration in the UK. Shared by Modi on Instagram, the clip captures the two laughing together at what appears to be Mallya's party, with Modi speaking directly to the camera about their status while wishing his friend well.

The short reel, posted just days ago, features Modi grinning as he declares, "We are the two fugitives, the biggest fugitives of India," accompanied by a cheeky caption challenging it to "break the internet down in India again." This is not an isolated incident; both have previously shared photos of London parties, turning their self-imposed exile into viral content that stirs frustration among Indian investigators and creditors.

The online response has been swift and furious. Social media users branded the clip a "disgrace" and a "slap on the face of Indian justice," with comments ranging from "Shame on our laws" to calls for faster extradition. The video has intensified public demands for accountability amid ongoing, stalled legal proceedings.

Lalit Modi, the architect of the IPL's early success, fled India in 2010 amid allegations of money laundering and corruption linked to tournament dealings. Vijay Mallya, former owner of Kingfisher Airlines, left India in 2016 after allegedly defaulting on loans exceeding Rs 9,000 crore and has since been officially declared a Fugitive Economic Offender. Both continue to reside in the UK, engaging in protracted legal battles to resist extradition. The video's release coincides with renewed pressure from the Bombay High Court, which recently demanded Mallya’s physical presence before entertaining challenges to his status.

This brazen display underscores ongoing frustrations with other international fugitives, such as Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, who also remain abroad despite bilateral extradition agreements. The optics are especially damaging for banks still owed billions, as elite evaders continue to enjoy luxury while victims wait. The backlash has sparked renewed public debate on enforcement gaps by agencies like the ED and CBI and may add momentum to diplomatic efforts for repatriation, though the outcome remains uncertain.