CBI deports fugitive Rahul Kalokhe from Fiji in investment fraud case
Synopsis
Wanted investment fraud accused Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe, who had fled India and was tracked to Fiji via an INTERPOL Red Notice, has been deported back to India on 30 July — the latest in a string of more than 170 fugitive returns secured by the CBI through INTERPOL channels in recent years.
Key Takeaways
Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe , wanted for large-scale investment fraud, was deported from Fiji to India on 30 July .
The operation involved the CBI , MEA , MHA , and Maharashtra Police working in coordination.
An INTERPOL Red Notice led to Kalokhe being geo-located and arrested in Fiji by local authorities.
India has secured the return of more than 170 wanted criminals through INTERPOL channels in recent years.
Just one week earlier, on 23 July , the CBI also secured the deportation of fraud accused Avinash Arjun Rathod from the UAE .
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), working in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and the Maharashtra Police, successfully secured the deportation of Red Notice subject Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe from Fiji to India on Thursday, 30 July, according to an official statement. Kalokhe is wanted in connection with a large-scale investment fraud that allegedly duped numerous investors across multiple schemes.
The Fraud Allegations
According to investigators, Kalokhe, along with associates, allegedly induced members of the public to invest money by making false promises of exceptionally high and assured returns. Acting on these assurances, numerous investors deposited substantial sums across various investment schemes.
The accused allegedly misappropriated the collected funds for personal gain. Following the commission of the offence, Kalokhe reportedly absconded from India in a deliberate attempt to evade investigation and legal proceedings.
How the CBI Tracked and Returned Him
At the request of the Maharashtra Police, the CBI facilitated the publication of a Red Notice against Kalokhe through INTERPOL channels. He was subsequently geo-located in Fiji, where local authorities arrested him. After the completion of due legal procedures, an escort team from India travelled to Fiji to facilitate his physical return. The team, along with the accused, arrived back in India on Thursday, 30 July.
India's Growing Record on Fugitive Returns
The CBI functions as India's National Central Bureau for INTERPOL and coordinates with all domestic law enforcement agencies through the BHARATPOL platform. Officials noted that coordinated efforts involving the MEA, MHA, CBI, and various state agencies have resulted in more than 170 wanted criminals being successfully extradited or deported to India in recent years through INTERPOL cooperation.
Notably, as recently as 23 July, the CBI — again working with the MEA and MHA — secured the deportation of another Red Notice subject, Avinash Arjun Rathod, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Rathod is also wanted in connection with a large-scale financial fraud involving false promises of assured fixed monthly returns to investors.
What Happens Next
With Kalokhe now in Indian custody, investigators are expected to formally produce him before the relevant court and pursue charges linked to the investment fraud case. The successful return underscores the growing effectiveness of India's use of INTERPOL mechanisms to pursue economic offenders who flee abroad — a trend that has accelerated in the years following high-profile fugitive cases that embarrassed law enforcement agencies.
Point of View
The pipeline is real. What remains unresolved is the conviction rate after these returns: deportation makes headlines, but courtroom outcomes rarely do. The bigger accountability test is whether the legal machinery that receives these fugitives is as efficient as the diplomatic machinery that retrieves them.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe and why was he wanted?
Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe is an Indian national wanted in connection with a large-scale investment fraud case. He and his associates allegedly induced investors to deposit money by promising exceptionally high and assured returns, then misappropriated those funds for personal gain before absconding from India.
How did the CBI locate and return Kalokhe from Fiji?
At the request of Maharashtra Police, the CBI published an INTERPOL Red Notice against Kalokhe, which led to him being geo-located in Fiji. Local Fijian authorities arrested him, and after due legal procedures were completed, a CBI escort team travelled to Fiji and returned him to India on 30 July.
What is BHARATPOL and what role did it play?
BHARATPOL is the platform through which the CBI, as India's National Central Bureau for INTERPOL, coordinates with domestic law enforcement agencies to seek and provide assistance via INTERPOL channels. It served as the coordination backbone for Kalokhe's deportation.
How many fugitives has India brought back through INTERPOL in recent years?
According to officials, coordinated efforts by the MEA, MHA, CBI, and various law enforcement agencies have resulted in more than 170 wanted criminals being successfully extradited or deported to India through INTERPOL cooperation in recent years.
Was there another recent deportation linked to a similar fraud case?
Yes. On 23 July, just one week before Kalokhe's return, the CBI secured the deportation of Avinash Arjun Rathod from the United Arab Emirates. Rathod is also wanted in a large-scale financial fraud case involving false promises of assured fixed monthly returns to investors.
