CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe from Fiji
New Delhi, July 30
The Central Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Maharashtra Police, has successfully secured deportation of Red Notice subject Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe, from Fiji to India on Thursday, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions said.
Ministry said the subject is wanted in connection with a large-scale investment fraud case. The subject, in conspiracy with his associates, induced people to invest money by making false promises of exceptionally high and assured returns. Subsequently, numerous investors deposited substantial amounts through various investment schemes.
Thereafter, the subject dishonestly misappropriated the investors' money for personal gain. Following the commission of the offence, the subject absconded to evade investigation and legal proceedings. At the request of the Maharashtra Police, the CBI got a Red Notice published against the subject through INTERPOL channels. Subsequently, the subject was geo-located in Fiji and arrested by the Fiji authorities. Following due process, the subject was deported to India. An escort team visited Fiji to bring back the fugitive to India. The team, along with the subject, arrived in India on 30.07.2026.
The CBI, as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, coordinates with all Law Enforcement Agencies in India through BHARATPOL for assistance via INTERPOL channels. Due to the coordinated efforts of MEA, MHA and various law enforcement agencies, more than 170 wanted criminals have been successfully extradited to India in recent years through coordination via INTERPOL channels, the statement added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive coordination across ministries and international borders. 170 criminals extradited in recent years is a solid track record. This reassures honest investors and shows that justice will eventually catch up.
Finally some action! 😤 So many people have lost their life savings to such fraudsters. I hope the legal system moves quickly now to recover the money and compensate the victims. Also, please make sure that small investors who trusted these schemes get justice first.
This is what efficient law enforcement looks like. The global coordination through INTERPOL and BHARATPOL is working effectively. However, I hope the investigation goes deeper to uncover all the associates involved in this conspiracy.
Well done, CBI! But let's also focus on prevention. Many such scams operate by promising unrealistic returns. We need more financial literacy programs so that ordinary people don't fall for these get-rich-quick schemes. Prevention is better than cure, yaar.
Impressive to see India's international cooperation in action. The fact that multiple agencies worked together seamlessly is commendable. I'm curious about the legal process followed in Fiji for deportation. Good step forward for justice!
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