Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice for Fugitive Codeine Syndicate Kingpin Shubham Jaiswal
The possibility of an early arrest for fugitive codeine syrup smuggling syndicate kingpin Shubham Jaiswal from Dubai, UAE, has significantly increased. This development follows the issuance of a red corner notice by Interpol on Thursday, marking a critical step in the international manhunt.
Police Express Confidence in Swift Extradition
Confirming this major breakthrough, DCP Varuna zone Pramod Kumar stated that authorities are hopeful Shubham Jaiswal will be arrested soon under the provisions of the red corner notice. The process for his extradition to India to face trial is expected to commence promptly thereafter.
Multi-Agency Investigation into Massive Smuggling Scam
Apart from investigators from the Kotwali, Rohaniya, and Sarnath police stations—where cases related to the codeine syrup smuggling are officially lodged—a dedicated special investigation team is also actively probing this multi-thousand-crore scam. In all three cases filed at these stations, Shubham Jaiswal, who managed to flee India on November 5, 2025, from Kolkata to seek refuge in Dubai, has been formally declared a fugitive by the court.
Legal Proceedings and Fugitive Declaration
In the specific case registered by Rohaniya police under sections of the NDPS Act, all necessary legal proceedings, including the filing of a charge sheet before the court, were completed by February 12. When Shubham Jaiswal failed to appear before the court, the formal process of declaring him a fugitive was finalized. Investigators then initiated the procedure to secure a red corner notice through the Central Bureau of Investigation, which acts as India’s National Central Bureau for Interpol, to facilitate his arrest and extradition.
DCP Pramod Kumar emphasized that these concerted efforts have now culminated in the successful issuance of the red corner notice by Interpol.
Widespread Arrests and Asset Seizures
Since the beginning of the crackdown on Shubham Jaiswal and his syndicate members in November 2025, and with the steady progress in the investigation, police have arrested a total of 30 accused individuals. This includes his father, Bhola Prasad Jaiswal. Authorities have also seized property worth approximately Rs 45 crore linked to the illicit operations.
Syndicate’s Expanding Criminal Network Exposed
Further advancements in the investigation against Shubham Jaiswal’s syndicate have now revealed the extensive spread of its roots into various illegal activities. The probe has exposed connections to hawala transactions, liquor trades, and other illicit businesses across several states, highlighting the syndicate’s broad and deep-reaching criminal network.
