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2mo ago

India Extradites Haryana Fugitive Abhay Rana From Portugal

The case signals a broader drive to repatriate suspects via Interpol notices under the India–Portugal treaty.

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Indian authorities successfully extradite organised crime kingpin Abhay Rana from Portugal to face extortion and attempt to murder charges.

Overview

  • Haryana Police brought Abhay Rana to New Delhi on Saturday after Portuguese authorities handed him over to Indian custody.
  • The CBI, working with the foreign and home ministries, led the extradition using Interpol channels that have returned more than 160 fugitives in recent years.
  • An Interpol Red Notice requested by Haryana Police through the CBI led Portuguese police to geo-locate and arrest him for transfer to India.
  • He is wanted in multiple Haryana cases that allege extortion, criminal intimidation, attempt to murder, and running an organised crime syndicate.
  • In the Karnal case, investigators say he used WhatsApp calls to demand ransom from local traders, with assaults reported when demands were refused, and a chargesheet is already filed.