Fugitive Wanted In Rs 88-Crore Investment Fraud To Face Deportation From UAE

Published 5 August 2026 · local

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News india Fugitive Wanted In Rs 88-Crore Investment Fraud To Face Deportation From UAE Fugitive Wanted In Rs 88-Crore Investment Fraud To Face Deportation From UAE Published By, Last Updated: August 05, 2026, 14:39 IST The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has obtained the deportation of wanted fugitive Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India Fugitive wanted in Rs 88-crore scam to be deported from UAE | File image credit: CBI The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in sync with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has obtained the deportation of wanted fugitive Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India.

Rathod is wanted in a case linked to investment fraud worth Rs 88 crore. A Red Notice was issued against her through Interpol at the appeal of Indian authorities, NDTV reported. About The Case Vishakha Rathod and her husband, Avinash Rathod, are wanted in connection with Rs 88-crore investment fraud case. Probe suggests that she, along with others, lured investors into investing in multiple schemes on the pretext of fixed monthly returns. Rathod is accused of dishonestly misusing investors’ money and forging the proceeds through different bank accounts, NDTV reported. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully secured the deportation of wanted Red Notice subject Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India on 3rd… pic.twitter.com/j74uwi4h8N— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2026 On Monday, August 3, she arrived in Pune where she was taken into custody by a team of Maharashtra Police.

Avinash, on the other hand, was extradited to India on July 23. Upon his arrival at Mumbai International Airport, he was arrested by the Pune Police’s Economic Offences Wing. Subsequently, he was produced before the Court that granted his custodial remand for 10 days. According to the report, he is believed to be the mastermind of the investment fraud case. Further proceedings remain underway. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: August 05, 2026, 14:39 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive.

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