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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death by Tribunal She Created: Justice or Political Retribution?
Nov 18, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal she established in 2010, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity related to the violent suppression of student protests. Currently in India and tried in absentia, Hasina faces additional cases while Bangladesh's government intensifies calls for her extradition following this landmark verdict.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death for Crimes Against Humanity During Student Protests
Nov 17, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity related to the deadly crackdown on student protesters in 2024. The verdict comes after Hasina fled to India during the uprising that toppled her government, with up to 1,400 people reportedly killed during the security operations she ordered.
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.
Mumbai Court Approves Auction of Mehul Choksi's Properties Worth Rs 46 Crore in PNB Fraud Case
Nov 09, 2025 02:16 pm CST
A Mumbai special court has authorized the valuation and auction of 13 unsecured properties linked to fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, worth approximately Rs 46 crore. These assets include flats, commercial units, and silver bricks connected to Gitanjali Gems Ltd, the company central to the Rs 23,000 crore PNB fraud case. Meanwhile, Choksi has challenged his extradition ruling in Belgium's Supreme Court.
Ravi Uppal "Missing": Key Accused in Multi-Crore Mahadev Betting App Case Disappears from UAE Custody
Nov 04, 2025 05:56 pm CST
Ravi Uppal, a primary accused in the Rs 6,000 crore Mahadev online betting app case, has reportedly gone missing after being released by Dubai authorities. Initially arrested in December 2023 following an Interpol Red Corner Notice, Uppal's extradition to India has been put on hold as he has fled to an undisclosed location. The case involves a massive betting network with alleged connections to politicians and officials, generating daily profits of Rs 200 crore through operations spanning India, Dubai, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Mehul Choksi Challenges India Extradition Order in Belgium's Supreme Court: Latest Updates on PNB Scam Case
Nov 04, 2025 02:33 am CST
Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has appealed to Belgium's Supreme Court against his extradition to India in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB fraud case. The Antwerp Court of Appeal previously ruled his extradition as "enforceable," finding no risk of unfair trial or ill-treatment in India. Choksi, who fled to Antigua in 2018 before the scam was detected, allegedly siphoned Rs 6,400 crore personally. His extradition remains suspended during the appeal process.
India's Extradition Progress: 42 Fugitives Returned in Two Years, Amit Shah Discusses Future Plans for Nirav Modi and Mallya
Nov 02, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reveals that 42 fugitives have been extradited to India in the past two years, detailing the complex process of bringing back high-profile economic offenders like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya. Shah explains how India Net, operating under the CBI, uses international cooperation and legal frameworks to pursue fugitives across borders.
Belgium Court Approves Mehul Choksi's Extradition to India in PNB Fraud Case: Legal Analysis and Next Steps
Oct 22, 2025 01:41 pm CST
A Belgian court has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India, finding no legal barriers to his transfer. The court dismissed Choksi's claims of potential persecution, ruling that charges related to the Rs 13,850 crore Punjab National Bank fraud are serious enough to justify extradition. While Choksi can appeal within 15 days, the ruling represents a significant step toward bringing the 65-year-old businessman to justice in India.
US Fugitive Nicholas Rossi Sentenced to Prison After Faking Death to Evade Rape Charges
Oct 21, 2025 05:24 pm CST
Nicholas Rossi, a 38-year-old American who faked his own death and fled to Scotland, has been sentenced to five-years-to-life imprisonment for a 2008 rape in Utah. After being extradited back to the US in January 2024, Rossi was convicted despite elaborate attempts to conceal his identity, including publishing a false obituary and assuming multiple aliases. He faces a second sentencing in November for another rape conviction.
Justice Delayed: College Sexual Assault Victim Finds Closure After Perpetrator's Facebook Message Leads to Conviction
Oct 21, 2025 01:02 pm CST
After nearly 12 years of seeking justice, Shannon Keeler's sexual assault case reached its conclusion when Ian Cleary was sentenced to prison for a 2013 campus attack at Gettysburg College. The case gained renewed attention when Cleary sent a Facebook message admitting to the assault years later, highlighting the challenges victims face in prosecuting campus sexual assault cases and the lasting impact of such crimes long after they occur.