71 Fugitives Wanted by India Located Abroad in 2024-25, Highest in 12 Years
According to the 2024-25 annual report of the DoPT, the CBI located 71 people wanted by India in foreign countries, the highest number in 12 years. During the last financial year, 27 fugitives were successfully brought back to India. The CBI's Global Operations Centre coordinates with foreign law enforcement via INTERPOL channels. India is also a party to multilateral conventions like the UN Convention against Corruption, which provides a legal framework for extraditing criminals. Over the last five years, 25 fugitives have been extradited to India.
Key Points
- The CBI located 71 fugitives abroad in 2024-25 using INTERPOL notices.
- 27 fugitives were brought back to India in the last financial year.
- India has sent 137 extradition requests to foreign countries, with 125 still pending.
- The UN Convention against Corruption serves as a legal basis for bringing back fugitive criminals.
Exam Facts
- 71 fugitives located (2024-25)
- United Nations Convention against Corruption
- CBI's Global Operations Centre
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