India Successfully Secures Extradition of Fugitive Jagdish Punetha from UAE through INTERPOL Cooperation

Nov 14, 2025 01:16 pm CST

The Central Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with MEA and MHA, has successfully facilitated the extradition of wanted fugitive Jagdish Punetha from UAE to India on November 13. Punetha, facing charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy, was apprehended following an INTERPOL Red Notice issued at the request of Uttarakhand Police. This case highlights India's growing success in securing the return of international fugitives through INTERPOL channels.