How Did CBI Secure the Deportation of Fugitive Udit Khullar from UAE?

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Key Takeaways
- CBI successfully repatriated Udit Khullar from UAE.
- Cooperation with INTERPOL was crucial.
- Khullar involved in a Rs 4.55 crore bank fraud.
- Use of forged documents for loan acquisition highlighted.
- International collaboration is key in combating financial crime.
New Delhi, Aug 1 (NationPress) In a significant move to combat economic crimes, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully repatriated fugitive Udit Khullar from the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement released by the agency. Khullar, who is wanted by the Delhi Police for his involvement in a Rs 4.55 crore bank fraud case, was returned to India on Friday following coordinated efforts involving INTERPOL and law enforcement agencies in the UAE.
The operation was facilitated by the agency’s International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU), in close collaboration with the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Abu Dhabi, under the auspices of INTERPOL.
According to the statement, "Udit Khullar has returned as a deportee at IGI Airport, New Delhi, from Dubai, UAE. The individual was geo-located in the UAE due to continuous tracking by the CBI via INTERPOL channels in coordination with NCB-Abu Dhabi."
Khullar faces serious allegations of executing financial fraud in Delhi, which involved the use of forged documents to secure various bank loans. The case was filed by the Special Cell of Delhi Police at the Adarsh Nagar Police Station.
As noted in the FIR, Khullar, in collaboration with accomplices, successfully acquired housing loans totaling Rs 4.55 crore from both public and private banks.
During the investigation, it was uncovered that Khullar had presented fabricated property documents to banks, falsely claiming ownership of properties that did not belong to him.
These forged documents were employed as collateral to fraudulently secure three separate home loans. After receiving the loans, he defaulted on repayments and fled the country to avoid capture.
Following his escape, the Delhi Police sought the assistance of the CBI to locate Khullar and facilitate his return. As the designated National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, the CBI initiated its international cooperation protocols. The IPCU tracked Khullar's location in the UAE and collaborated closely with the NCB-Abu Dhabi to apprehend him.
The CBI emphasized that this successful deportation highlights the effectiveness of India’s international policing collaboration through INTERPOL and its dedicated platform, BHARATPOL.
This case represents another significant step in India's intensified efforts to target financial offenders and fugitives residing abroad.