Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 1: In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully secured the deportation of fugitive Udit Khullar from the United Arab Emirates in connection with a Rs 4.55 cr bank fraud case.
Khullar, wanted by Delhi Police's Special Cell, was brought to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport today after coordinated efforts between the CBI and UAE authorities via Interpol channels. He had been absconding since facing charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and forgery.
According to officials, Khullar and his associates fraudulently obtained three home loans by submitting fake property documents to public and private sector banks. The properties listed as collateral were not owned by him, resulting in over Rs 4.5 cr in losses.
The CBI's International Police Cooperation Unit, in collaboration with the National Central Bureau in Abu Dhabi, tracked Khullar’s location and facilitated his arrest and deportation following a formal request.
Officials said the CBI, acting as India’s Interpol liaison, has intensified efforts to repatriate economic offenders hiding abroad. More than 100 such individuals have been brought back to India in recent years through strengthened cooperation under the Bharatpol framework.
“This deportation reaffirms India's resolve to bring economic offenders to justice, no matter where they flee,” said a senior official.