India Extradited 274 Fugitives and Seized Assets Worth Rs 17,874 Cr Since 2019
MHA highlights government's focus on legal frameworks, diplomacy, and coordination to bring fugitives to justice.
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- 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.
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The Modi government has intensified efforts to bring back fugitives wanted in India for various crimes. This includes updating legal frameworks, diplomatic engagement, and inter-agency coordination. The article contrasts these efforts with the performance of the previous UPA government.
The Modi government has brought back 274 fugitives wanted in cases related to terror, organized crime, murder, and economic offenses from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026. Over the same period, assets belonging to these fugitives worth Rs 17,874 crore were attached.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) contrasted these statistics with the record of the previous UPA government, stating that between 2004 and 2013, India secured the extradition of only four fugitives per year, with 110 extradition requests remaining pending. An MHA spokesperson noted that extradition agreements were in place with only 37 countries then, and incomplete documentation coupled with slow processing made the process cumbersome.
The MHA stated that the Modi government treats the extradition of fugitives as a "national priority." Since 2019, the focus has been on updating legal and institutional frameworks, sustained diplomatic efforts, and continuous follow-up on extradition requests by agencies. Union minister Amit Shah has emphasized a three-pronged strategy against fugitives: global outreach, strong coordination, and smart diplomacy. This strategy is reflected in the figures, with 274 fugitives extradited since 2019, including 26/11 attacks conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was extradited from the US. Additionally, 541 Interpol red corner notices were issued between 2022 and 2026.
The strengthening of the legal framework against fugitives began in 2019-20 with amendments to the NIA Act and the UAPA law, expanding the scope of action to individual terrorists and their funding networks abroad. The new criminal laws implemented in 2024 provide for 'trial in absentia' of fugitive accused. Furthermore, strict enforcement of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) ensured the attachment of assets worth Rs 17,874 crore between 2019 and 2026, with restitution of funds amounting to Rs 18,762 crore.
The government stated on Tuesday that these efforts reflect a "whole of govt" approach, with central and state agencies working in close coordination to ensure the return of fugitive offenders and deliver speedy justice to victims.
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Further amendments to extradition treaties or domestic laws may occur to streamline the process.
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More high-profile fugitives may be extradited in the coming years.
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Increased restitution of assets seized from fugitives is likely.
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Açık Sorular
- What specific criteria are used to prioritize extradition requests?
- What are the current challenges in processing remaining extradition requests?
- How has the 'trial in absentia' provision been utilized since its implementation?
- What is the breakdown of the types of crimes committed by the 274 extradited fugitives?
