The Modi government has extradited 274 fugitives from 36 countries since 2019 and attached assets worth Rs 17,874 crore, contrasting with the UPA's record of four fugitives per year and pending requests. A three-pronged strategy of global outreach, coordination, and diplomacy is cited.
Bangladesh urged India to clarify its stance after ousted leader Sheikh Hasina announced a planned video address at a Delhi event, marking the anniversary of the uprising that toppled her government.
India's BJP accused the opposition Congress party of disrupting parliamentary sessions and forcing bills through without discussion. Meanwhile, Assam flood deaths reached 87, and Bangladesh urged India to clarify its stance on an upcoming virtual speech by ousted leader Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs asked India to clarify whether it supports an upcoming virtual address by former PM Sheikh Hasina in Delhi, warning it could impact bilateral ties.
China's Minister of Public Security, Wang Xiaohong, and FBI Director Kash Patel agree to deepen cooperation against criminal activities, following recent fugitive repatriations and joint efforts on fentanyl, scams, and violent crimes.
Ronald Fischer, a 70-year-old former anesthesiologist and one of Rhode Island's most-wanted fugitives, was arrested in New York after two decades. He had been living under the alias Richard Graydon, working as a biotech executive, after fleeing his 2005 sexual assault trial.
Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, a key aide to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, who reportedly fled during the 2024 uprising. Kamal was sentenced to death in absentia for "crimes against humanity." Dhaka also expects India's cooperation regarding other fugitives, including Hasina.
Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong denied reports that fugitive businessman Jho Low secretly entered Malaysia last year for talks related to the 1MDB scandal. Low faces charges in the US and Malaysia for his alleged role in the misappropriation of billions from the state fund.
Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong will plead guilty to conspiring with a fugitive former lawmaker to collude with foreign forces. A plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 2. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under the national security law.
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating three key allegations: Liberal figures soliciting or accepting undeclared or excessive donations for branch stacking, a property developer allegedly making prohibited donations in exchange for political outcomes, and two Labor councillors engaging in conduct that could involve blackmail and breaches of the Surveillance Devices Act.
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating three key allegations: Liberal figures soliciting or accepting undeclared or excessive donations for branch stacking, a property developer making donations in exchange for political outcomes, and two Labor councillors engaging in conduct possibly involving blackmail and breaches of the Surveillance Devices Act. Several prominent figures, including Liberal power brokers and a Labor councillor, are named in the allegations.
ICAC is investigating allegations of "branch stacking" involving Liberal figures and lobbyists, prohibited donations from a property developer, and misconduct by two Labor councillors. Key figures include developer Nassif, the Perrottet brothers, and Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney.
Billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, was sentenced by Judge Analisa Torres for defrauding thousands of online followers of hundreds of millions of dollars between 2018-2023, using funds for a lavish lifestyle. He was ordered to forfeit $889 million.
Thai police are searching for couple Mauerberger and Cattaliya Beevor, wanted for fraud and money laundering related to a decade-old investment scheme. Nearly $700 million in assets, including a superyacht named Atlas, have been seized and will be auctioned.
Myung Jin Kim, a South Korean fugitive accused of arranging two killings in California, including a murder-for-hire plot that killed the wrong victim, has been captured in Laos and returned to the U.S. after nearly eight years on the run to face charges.
An investigation into alleged "organizing and managing a criminal organization," bribery, and corruption at Silivri Municipality is ongoing. A fugitive suspect, Gökhan Bıçak, has been apprehended as part of the operation.
Singapore police confirmed active arrest warrants and Interpol red notices for fugitive financier Jho Low and his associate Tan Kim Loong, both implicated in the 1MDB scandal. Seized assets linked to Low and his family in Singapore are valued at approximately US$127 million.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi refutes the 'fugitive' label, attributing it to media sensationalism and lack of strong defamation laws in India. He asserts he has never been convicted and questions the legal basis for potential arrest after 17 years without court proceedings.
Singer Hsieh Chen-ting has been declared a fugitive by a Taipei court after failing to appear for hearings related to charges of violating personal data protection laws and obstructing freedom. The court confiscated his NT$50,000 bail and issued a warrant for his arrest. Hsieh stated he did not receive the summons due to his registered address being in Chiayi, not his current living area, and expressed willingness to cooperate with judicial authorities.
A Czech court has ordered the extradition of Marla-Svenja Liebich, a transgender neo-Nazi fugitive convicted in Germany, back to face prison time. Liebich, formerly Sven Liebich, had legally changed gender and sought to serve time in a women's prison, sparking debate.
A Czech court has ruled that Marla-Svenja Liebich, a transgender neo-Nazi fugitive convicted in Germany, can be extradited. Liebich, formerly Sven Liebich, had legally changed gender in Germany, leading to a debate about prison placement and potential misuse of the Self-Determination Act.
Osaka Prefectural Police have issued a public arrest warrant for Tomoteru Fujiwara, 28, on suspicion of theft. Fujiwara is believed to be a member of the "Tokuryu" (anonymous, fluid criminal group) and may have directed arrested university students in a series of thefts, including the March burglary of an office in Sakai City and the theft of 60 smartphones from a store in Sennan City.
Liaoning police, under the Ministry of Public Security's command, have repatriated suspect Gao Moumou, who fled abroad over a decade ago for alleged loan fraud. Gao is accused of defrauding banks of over 8.9 million yuan by forging documents. This marks the sixth fugitive repatriated by Liaoning police this year.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, living in London since 2010, denies being a fugitive, stating no pending legal cases against him. He claims threats from Dawood Ibrahim's associates after refusing to tolerate fixing in the IPL.
