New Delhi, 30 July (H.S.): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has extradited Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe, a wanted accused in an investment fraud case, from Fiji to India. Kalokhe is accused of conspiring with his associates to lure investors with promises of exceptionally high returns and misappropriating their funds for personal gain.

The CBI said the extradition was carried out with the assistance of the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Maharashtra Police. According to the agency, Kalokhe, along with his associates, persuaded people to invest in various schemes by promising substantial profits. A large number of investors deposited money into these schemes, but the accused allegedly diverted and misused the funds for personal benefit.

Following the alleged fraud, Kalokhe absconded to evade investigation and legal proceedings.

At the request of the Maharashtra Police, the CBI secured an Interpol Red Notice against him through Interpol channels. His location was subsequently traced to Fiji, where he was arrested by the Fijian authorities.

After the completion of all required legal formalities, Kalokhe was extradited to India.

A CBI escort team travelled to Fiji to take custody of the accused and returned to India with him on Thursday. Kalokhe is now in the custody of the Indian authorities, and further legal proceedings will be carried out against him in accordance with the law.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar