The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), successfully facilitated the return of two Red Notice subjects, Kamlesh Parekh and Aalok Kumar, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both individuals were detained by UAE authorities following Interpol notices and have been brought back to India to face judicial proceedings.
Kamlesh Parekh: Banking Fraud Case
Parekh was wanted in connection with a massive banking and financial fraud amounting to Rs 2,672 crore. The case was registered by the CBI in Kolkata in 2016 for allegedly cheating a consortium of 25 banks. According to the CBI, the accused, in conspiracy with other promoters and directors, facilitated the diversion of bank funds through a network of overseas entities and business activities, including operations in the UAE. He actively managed export-related operations and financial transactions of the company and its associated entities abroad, employing fraudulent practices such as manipulation of financial transactions and misuse of banking channels.
Based on an Interpol Red Notice, Parekh was located in the UAE. Upon India's request, he was detained by UAE authorities. Following due legal proceedings and close coordination between Indian and UAE authorities, it was decided to hand him over to Indian authorities. Parekh arrived at Delhi on May 1 and was subsequently taken into custody in Kolkata.
Aalok Kumar: Passport Forgery Racket
In the second case, Kumar was wanted in connection with a case registered by Haryana police for offenses including cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and use of forged documents to obtain passports fraudulently. The CBI stated that Kumar was a key conspirator in a well-organized racket involved in procuring Indian passports based on forged documents and false information. Several individuals with criminal antecedents were allegedly facilitated by the accused in obtaining passports using fabricated identities and addresses.
Kumar also played a significant role in coordinating illegal activities and managing the immigration of such individuals. At the request of Haryana Police, the CBI published a Red Notice against him through Interpol channels. Subsequently, he was geo-located and arrested by UAE authorities. An extradition request was then submitted to the UAE authorities. Kumar arrived at Mumbai on May 1, where he was taken into custody by Haryana police.
