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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have intensified their action against wanted criminals and fugitives who are fleeing from Indian law abroad. CBI, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and international police organization INTERPOL, has succeeded in bringing back two big fugitives to India in two separate operations. While Muhammad Ali Kanneer Palliyalil, accused of murder and illegal activities, has been deported from Saudi Arabia to India, Avinash Arjun Rathod, accused of a financial scam worth crores, has been arrested from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Let us understand the complete reports of both the cases from the perspective of a crime and legal reporter.
1. Accused of murder and illegal activities brought from Saudi Arabia
According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the accused MuhammadAli Kanneer Palliyalil He was absconding for a long time in a serious case related to murder and terrorist/illegal activities.
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Incident and conspiracy: The investigation revealed that the accused along with his associates had hatched a sinister conspiracy. He entered a shop and attacked a person with a sharp weapon, killing him on the spot.
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Red notice and arrest: The accused had fled abroad after the incident. On the request of NIA, CBI issued a ‘Red Notice’ against him through Interpol. After his location was traced in Saudi Arabia, the security forces there arrested him and after legal formalities, deported him to India on Thursday.
2. Ponzi scheme financial fraudster Avinash Rathod deported from UAE
In another major success, CBI coordinates with UAE authorities to arrest fugitives involved in large-scale financial fraud Avinash Arjun Rathod Got deported to India on 23 July 2026.
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Fake Investment Scheme: According to CBI, Rathore along with his associates duped investors into giving them fixed and high returns every month.
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Embezzlement of crores: He fraudulently collected investors’ money and diverted the amount through several fake bank accounts and demat accounts.
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Maharashtra Police took into custody: As soon as Rathod reached Mumbai airport after being caught from UAE on the basis of Interpol Red Notice, a team of Maharashtra Police, already on standby, took him into custody.
More than 170 fugitives brought to India through Interpol
Official spokesperson of CBI said that due to strong coordination with global law enforcement agencies and Interpol channels, in the last few years, More than 170 wanted criminals and fugitives have been successfully brought back to India from different corners of the world. This tough stance of the Indian Government makes it clear that other countries are no longer a safe haven for criminals who commit crimes and flee abroad.