Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Foreign Criminals Escaping Justice Through False Bail Sureties

Nov 21, 2025 01:05 am CST

The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concerns about foreign nationals obtaining bail through fraudulent sureties before disappearing. Data shows at least 47 cases where criminals from Nigeria and Nepal absconded after providing false documentation. The Court has requested the Union government and UIDAI to explain existing verification systems and has ordered immediate improvements to prevent exploitation of bail procedures in serious criminal cases.