Kerala Rapist and Rajasthan Extortionist Repatriated from UAE by CBI
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Synopsis
On April 4, 2023, the CBI successfully returned three fugitives from the UAE, including a Kerala rapist and a Rajasthan extortionist, to face trial in India. The operation involved Interpol coordination and highlights the ongoing efforts to bring wanted criminals back to the country.
Key Takeaways
- Three fugitives repatriated from UAE by CBI.
- Suhail Basheer wanted for minor girl’s rape.
- Tofik Najir Khan pursued for cheating and criminal conspiracy.
- Aaditya Jain involved in extortion cases.
- Over 100 criminals brought back to India via CBI coordination.
New Delhi, April 4 (NationPress) A minor girl’s rapist from Kerala and an extortionist from Rajasthan are among three fugitives who have been returned from the UAE by the CBI to facilitate their trial in India, as stated by an official on Friday.
The CBI successfully repatriated the trio - Suhail Basheer, Tofik Najir Khan, and Aaditya Jain - via Interpol channels, according to the official.
All three fugitives are wanted by Indian law enforcement. Basheer faces serious rape charges filed by the Kerala Police, while Najir is being pursued by the Gujarat Police for cheating and criminal conspiracy. Jain is wanted in Rajasthan for his involvement in an extortion case, the official elaborated.
The International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the CBI, in partnership with NCB-Abu Dhabi and Kerala Police, successfully brought back Basheer, who was on a Red Notice, on April 2.
“The escort team from Kerala Police returned with the fugitive from the UAE and landed at the Cochin International Airport. Basheer was located in the UAE through meticulous tracking by the CBI via Interpol,” a statement from the CBI reported.
Basheer is sought by Kerala Police concerning a case filed at the Muvattupuzha Police Station, Ernakulam Rural District, Kerala, involving the rape of a minor girl in 2023 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
He had been evading capture since the case was registered against him. The CBI issued a Red Notice through Interpol at the request of Kerala Police on December 2, 2024.
Najir Khan also arrived at Cochin on a flight from the UAE and was subsequently handed over to a team from Gujarat Police. The CBI obtained a Red Notice against Najir Khan on February 25, 2025, upon the request of Gujarat Police.
Jain is under investigation by Rajasthan Police for several criminal offenses, including a case filed at Kuchaman City Police Station, Didwana District, regarding extortion calls made to affluent businessmen.
The CBI successfully published a Red Notice against Jain through Interpol on February 18, 2025, at the request of Rajasthan Police.
In recent years, the CBI has successfully repatriated over 100 wanted criminals to India through their collaboration with Interpol, as highlighted by an official.
