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CBI Repatriates 134 Fugitives in Five Years as Nehal Modi Extradition Begins

The CBI’s digital portal halved Red Notice publication to three months, expediting high-profile extraditions.

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Overview

  • Since 2020, the CBI has repatriated 134 fugitives, nearly double the 74 returns recorded between 2010 and 2019.
  • This year alone, 23 fugitives have been brought back to India under strengthened diplomatic and legal cooperation.
  • The January launch of the Bharatpol portal reduced Interpol Red Notice publication times from six months to three months.
  • A newly established Global Operations Centre now coordinates directly with Interpol and foreign police to fast-track extraditions.
  • Economic offender Monika Kapoor was extradited on July 9 and extradition proceedings for Nehal Modi began after his July arrest in the US.