CBI Successfully Extradites Major Suspect in ₹4.5 Crore Bank Fraud from UAE
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully extradited Udit Khullar, a major suspect in a ₹4.5 crore bank fraud case, from the UAE. Khullar allegedly used forged documents to secure home loans and defraud banks. This operation highlights the CBI's ongoing commitment to repatriating economic fugitives, with over 100 individuals brought back to India in recent years. The CBI coordinated with Interpol and local authorities to locate and extradite Khullar, who arrived in India under tight security. This case underscores the agency's efforts to combat financial crimes effectively.
Aug 1, 2025, 15:45 IST
CBI's Major Breakthrough
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully extraditing a key suspect involved in a ₹4.5 crore bank fraud case from the United Arab Emirates. The individual, identified as Udit Khullar, is accused of using forged documents to secure home loans and defraud banks of over ₹4.55 crore. Acting on a Red Corner Notice, the CBI, with assistance from Interpol and Abu Dhabi police, located him in the UAE and facilitated his return to India. Khullar arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport under tight security on Friday.
Details from the CBI
What the CBI Reported
According to the CBI, Khullar, along with accomplices, fraudulently obtained three separate home loans by submitting fake property documents. Investigations revealed that the properties listed in the loan applications did not belong to him, and the documents were counterfeit. Authorities confirmed that he was brought to Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, where he was taken into custody. A spokesperson for the CBI stated, "Through rigorous monitoring in collaboration with Interpol and NCB-Abu Dhabi, Khullar's location was identified in the UAE."
CBI's Ongoing Efforts Against Economic Offenders
CBI's Action Against Economic Offenders
It is important to note that this operation is part of the CBI's ongoing efforts to bring economic fugitives back to India. The agency has reported that over 100 such fugitives have been repatriated with the help of Interpol in recent years. The CBI serves as the National Central Bureau for Interpol in India, coordinating with all law enforcement agencies in the country to obtain assistance through Interpol channels.