Fugitive Aalok Kumar extradited from UAE to India in passport fraud case
Wanted criminal Aalok Kumar, also known as Yashpal Singh, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced on Saturday, 2 May. The accused arrived at Mumbai on 1 May and was immediately taken into custody by Haryana Police.
What the Case Is About
According to the CBI, Aalok Kumar was wanted in connection with a case registered by Haryana Police for offences including cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and the use of forged documents to obtain Indian passports fraudulently. Investigators described him as a key conspirator in a well-organised racket that procured Indian passports using fabricated identities and false addresses.
Officials further stated that the accused allegedly facilitated several individuals with criminal antecedents in obtaining passports through fabricated identities.
