21 Indians wanted by foreign agencies

NEW DELHI: Nine foreign law enforcement agencies have approached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) through the Interpol for help in apprehending 21 Indians wanted for various crimes on foreign soil, the agency said.

The Interpol has issued red notices against the 21. Among those wanted, two — Krishnan Am bi and A ks hat B hat na gar was sought by Afghanistan. Both are facing charges of fraud.

Six — Chetanbhai Patel, Harinarin Vijayampa, Jasbir Riar, Dip eshK um a rS Shah, Pr aka shand and Sara swat ian dA kb ar Rana are wanted by the US.

Five — Somasundram Kathamuthu, Jasrath Singh Mogia, Ra japan di Ramalingam, Sharme el aS hahja han, Raj es war iT hiy agra jan are wanted by Malaysia for charges of theft.

Malawi has sought custody of a 20- year-old IndianS a di qA dam Pa tel, who is wanted thereon the charge of murder.

Canada is looking for two In dians—Saw ar an Sing hSekh on, on charges of second degree murder, and Part has art hieKapoorw ho is facing charges of sexual contact, inciting to sexual contact, sex abuse and child pornography with regard to four children.

Cyprus is also looking for two Indians – Sarbjit Singh and Sandeep (only first name is known) on the charges of conspiracy to commit a felony, premeditated murder, attempt to commit murder and possession of aggressive instruments.

Singapore, Russia and South Africa are looking for one person each in various cases.

“We would not like to comment on the status of any of these cases as the Interpol Red Notices have been issued on the request of foreign agencies. The CBI being nodal agency for Interpol in India, coordinates efforts to nab these accused with other law enforcement agencies in the country,” said a CBI spokesperson.

In comparison, Indian law enforcement agencies have approached the Interpol for red notices against roughly 630 Indian and foreign nationals inclduing Dawood Ibrahim.