HIGH VALUE FUGITIVES
Red Fort blast: Year-long anti-terror push results in 300 arrests, 73 deportations
As the anniversary of the Red Fort blast approaches, security agencies are maintaining heightened vigilance across the country. A crackdown over the past year resulted in over 300 arrests and the deportation of 73 high-value fugitives. The investigation revealed the involvement of a 'Doctor Module' composed of professionals coordinated by radical elements. New regulations have been implemented to monitor the sale of explosives to prevent future attacks.
Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic candidates in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections, criticising Donald Trump and Republican allies over campaign tactics, living costs and governance. He defended Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as Democrats seek to mobilise voters in key battleground states.
A dusty painting sat unnoticed in a French attic for years; when experts examined it, the forgotten artwork was identified as a lost Caravaggio worth over $100 million
Caravaggio painting: A dusty painting found in a French attic was identified as a lost Caravaggio. This artwork, depicting Judith beheading Holofernes, was discovered in 2014. Experts debated its attribution, while French authorities declared it a national treasure. The painting was valued at approximately $170 million before its sale.
Drug-free India by 2029: Centre lays out 3-year roadmap with 200-plus actions
India aims to become drug-free by 2029 with a detailed three-year roadmap. This plan focuses on enforcement, synthetic drugs, demand reduction, and capacity building. The government is adopting a "Whole of Government" and "Whole of Society" approach for implementation. Key strategies include targeting drug networks and strengthening forensic capabilities. Mobilizing youth and creating safe zones around educational institutions are also priorities.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global governance.
Recovery of bank dues can't end Vijay Mallya's PMLA case: ED
The Enforcement Directorate informed the Bombay High Court about Vijay Mallya's case. It stated that recovering bank dues does not end money laundering proceedings. Restoration of assets under PMLA is for restitution, not extinguishing the case. The agency clarified that criminal prosecution remains valid despite asset recovery. Therefore, recovered amounts do not render the PMLA proceedings infructuous.
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Quote of the day by Marlon Brando: ‘Sensitive people are so vulnerable. The more sensitive you are, the more certain you are to be brutalised. Never allow…’ - The Godfather star on why deeply emotional people get hurt the most
Marlon Brando quote of the day: Godfather actor Marlon Brando's quote suggested that those who feel deeply often create emotional 'scabs' as a defence mechanism. He posited that being highly sensitive in a harsh world could lead to profound suffering. This insightful perspective underscores the bittersweet nature of emotional resilience. In an era where digital interactions often overshadow genuine connection, the article advocates for a harmonious blend of empathy and protective boundaries.
Global terror funding watchdog FATF highlights India's good practices in asset recovery; features ED's work prominently
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recognizes India's robust initiatives in combating financial crimes. In its recent report, the FATF commends the Enforcement Directorate for its significant asset recovery successes. A range of Indian cases illustrates not only effective legal frameworks but also a high degree of inter-agency cooperation.
Court grants time to arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari to avail legal remedy against order declaring him fugitive
A Delhi court has granted arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari time until August 2 to challenge his designation as a fugitive economic offender, declared on July 5. This pause allows Bhandari to pursue legal remedies before the confiscation of his properties proceeds.
Lucknow court declares Shine Group promoter fugitive economic offender
A special PMLA court has declared Rashid Naseem, promoter of Shine City Group, a fugitive economic offender in connection with an alleged Rs 800-1,000 crore fraud. Naseem is accused of defrauding investors through real estate schemes and multi-level marketing. He absconded to Dubai via Nepal to evade investigation, leading to the confiscation of his assets worth Rs 128 crore.
Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari opposes ED's plea to declare him 'fugitive', calls his stay in UK legal
Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari is contesting the ED's plea to declare him a fugitive in a black money case, arguing his UK stay is legal after his extradition was denied. The London High Court cited risks of extortion and violence in Tihar jail as reasons for blocking extradition.
Vijay Mallya claims banks have recovered Rs 14,131 crore in case, double debt he owed
Indian banks have recovered assets worth Rs 14,131.6 crore linked to Vijay Mallya, surpassing the Debt Recovery Tribunal's 2017 award. Mallya points to the Finance Ministry's Annual Report and mentions using this recovery evidence in his UK bankruptcy annulment application.
India, UK discuss prioritising extradition requests, expediting action under mutual legal assistance treaty
A number of fugitives from India including former Kingfisher Airlines promoter Vijay Mallya, diamantaire Nirav Modi and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari besides separatists from Punjab and wanted terrorist sympathisers are based in the United Kingdom and their extradition is being pursued by agencies.
10 people declared fugitive economic offenders since 2018: Government
The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) was enacted by the Narendra Modi government in 2018 to crackdown on those who are charged with high-value economic frauds and abscond from the country to evade the law.
Testimonies of two psychiatric experts were crucial in clinching case: CBI on Nirav Modi extradition
The fugitive diamond merchant on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition to India on mental health grounds as the High Court ruled that his risk of suicide is not such that it would be either unjust or oppressive to extradite him to face charges of fraud and money laundering.
Gangster Iqbal Mirchi's family declared fugitive economic offenders: Officials
Those charged include Mirchi's wife Hajra Memon and sons Junaid Memon and Asif Memon. The court of Additional Sessions Judge A A Nandgaonkar declared the three as fugitive economic offenders under section 12 of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act of 2018, they said.
Vijay Mallya's property in France worth Rs 14 crore seized: Enforcement Directorate
It said the action was undertaken by French authorities "on the request of the Enforcement Directorate" and the property is located at 32 Avenue FOCH in France.
ED confiscates properties of Nirav Modi
The properties confiscated by the agency are in the form of four flats at the iconic building Samudra Mahal in Worli Mumbai, one Seaside Farm House and land in Alibaug, Wind Mill in Jaisalmer, flat in London and Residential Flats in UAE, shares and bank deposits.
SBI-led lenders to sell UBL shares
The shares were pledged by UB Holdings against loans when Mallya had controlled the cos.
Economic offenders serious threat to global stability, says India as it calls for joint BRICS action
He also advocated for coordinated efforts to strengthen mechanisms for sharing of information, best practices and capacity building.
File reply on Nirav Modi firm's plea on paintings' auction, HC tells I-T
A bench of justices Akil Kureshi and Sarang Kotwal directed the I-T department to file its reply by April 1.
No Indian team coming to pick up Mehul Choksi: Antiguan government
Choksi’s application for Antiguan citizenship was granted after he received a clean chit from the Indian government.
ED to seek fugitive tag for Mehul Choksi
Official sources said the agency will soon move the court seeking to label Choksi a fugitive economic offender on the basis of the chargesheet.
India seeks fugitive tag for Mallya; ED moves court to confiscate assets worth Rs 12,500 crore
The application seeks to immediately confiscate about Rs 12,500 crore assets of Mallya and his companies, both movable and immovable.
Vijay Mallya faces fresh money laundering charge sheet, fugitive tag
The ED last year had filed its first charge sheet against Mallya, now in London, in the about Rs 900 crore IDBI bank-Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) alleged bank loan fraud case.
PNB fraud: ED to seek immediate confiscation of Nirav Modi's assets under fugitive ordinance
A court-issued non-bailable warrant is already pending against Nirav and the ED has also moved the Interpol to get a global arrest warrant issued against him.
Cabinet may route stalled legislation via ordinances
Since the Monsoon Session is still some time away, the government could bring ordinances to immediately roll out urgent laws, a source privy to the development said.
You can run but you can't hide: New law to make it tough for corporate fugitives
The Centre now plans to bring in a law that aims to help confiscate assets of high-value economic offenders absconding from India.
Law Ministry okays draft bill on fugitive economic offenders
The proposed law seeks to deter economic offenders from evading the process of Indian law by fleeing the country and is applicable for offences over Rs 100 cr.
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