CBI Deports Vishakha Rathod from UAE

The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), secured the deportation of Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India on August 3, 2026. Rathod was the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice and is wanted in connection with an Rs 88 crore investment fraud. She allegedly induced investors with promises of fixed monthly returns, then misappropriated funds and diverted proceeds through multiple bank and demat accounts. Upon arrival in Pune, she was taken into custody by India — Maharashtra. Her husband, Avinash Rathod, considered the mastermind, was deported the previous month. The Indian government highlighted that 274 fugitives have been brought back from 36 countries since 2019, crediting stronger legal measures and international cooperation. The operation underscores India's intensified efforts to bring back fugitives and is part of a broader national priority under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.