The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended and repatriated an individual accused in a bank fraud case dating back 25 years, with the assistance of Interpol.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, the CBI disclosed that the operation was meticulously orchestrated by its Global Operations Centre, in close collaboration with Interpol channels and the National Central Bureau-Washington.
The individual in question, Rajiv Mehta, had been evading law enforcement authorities since 1998, following the registration of a criminal case implicating him in offenses related to cheating, theft, and criminal conspiracy. To elude arrest, Mehta had fled to the United States.
A Red Notice, issued by the CBI against Rajiv Mehta, was disseminated by the Interpol General Secretariat on June 16, 2000, to all member countries with the objective of locating and apprehending the accused.
After diligent efforts and persistent pursuit facilitated through Interpol, the US authorities succeeded in locating Mehta.
The allegations against Mehta originate from the fraudulent creation of bank accounts within the Central Bank of India's branch located in Greater Kailash-II, Delhi. The CBI asserted that Mehta orchestrated this scheme with the intent of intercepting drafts from various parties during transit and illicitly encashing them.
Subsequently, Mehta was declared a proclaimed offender by the court in 1999, further intensifying law enforcement's pursuit of him.
A spokesperson for the CBI emphasized the agency's unwavering commitment to collaboration with all domestic law enforcement agencies, leveraging Interpol channels to secure assistance in their endeavors.
