New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Delhi Police, has successfully secured the extradition of wanted accused Sajeer Palli Mooppam from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India on Wednesday.
According to a CBI press release issued Wednesday, the accused was wanted in connection with a sexual assault case registered by Delhi Police.
The investigation revealed that the accused was allegedly involved in a sexual assault along with an accomplice. The CBI said the two forcibly administered an intoxicating substance to a 20-year-old woman, rendering her incapacitated. Taking advantage of her condition, the accused allegedly transported her to a hotel and fraudulently checked in using another person’s identity credentials to evade detection.
He allegedly subjected the woman to non-consensual sexual assault, which was corroborated by subsequent medical and forensic reports, the agency said.
The CBI further stated that a comprehensive chargesheet in the case had already been filed before the competent court.
Following the investigation, Delhi Police requested the CBI to initiate action against the accused through INTERPOL channels. Acting on the request, the CBI secured the publication of a Red Notice to facilitate his location and arrest.
The CBI stated that the accused was subsequently located and arrested by UAE authorities at the request of NCB-New Delhi. After completing the required legal formalities, the UAE authorities proceeded with his extradition to India.
“Following due legal process, the UAE authorities extradited the subject to India,” the CBI said in its press release.
The agency further informed that a Delhi Police escort team traveled to the UAE to take custody of the accused. He was handed over to the escort team, which subsequently brought him back to India.
“The escort team of Delhi Police visited UAE where the subject was handed over to the escort team of Delhi Police. The escort team along with the subject arrived at New Delhi, on 04.11.2026,” the press release stated.
Highlighting its role in facilitating the return of wanted fugitives from foreign countries, the CBI said it functions as India’s National Central Bureau for INTERPOL and coordinates with law enforcement agencies across the country through BHARATPOL.
“The CBI, as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, coordinates with all Law Enforcement Agencies in India through BHARATPOL for assistance via INTERPOL channels,” the agency stated.
The CBI also highlighted its record of facilitating the return of wanted criminals from abroad through coordination with foreign law enforcement agencies.
“More than 278 wanted criminals have been successfully brought back to India since 2019 through coordination with Foreign Law Enforcement Agencies,” the press release added. (ANI)
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