Alleged Kingpin of Rs 2,273 Crore Gambling Racket Extradited to India

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), along with Gujarat police and Interpol NCB-Abu Dhabi, successfully extradited Dipakkumar Dhirajlal Thakkar, the alleged leader of a gambling racket worth over Rs 2,273 crore. The Red Notice was issued on December 15, 2023, prompting coordinated international efforts leading to his return.

In a landmark operation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), supported by the Gujarat police and Interpol NCB-Abu Dhabi, successfully secured the extradition of Dipakkumar Dhirajlal Thakkar, the suspected mastermind behind a gambling racket exceeding Rs 2,273 crore.

The CBI stated that Thakkar had a pending Red Notice issued on December 15, 2023, after being charged with criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and offenses under the Information Technology Act and Prevention of Gambling Act.

Thakkar, apprehended in the UAE, was wanted by Gujarat police for his involvement in an international gambling ring operating through special software and hawala channels. Following a coordinated mission, he was brought back to India on September 1, marking a significant achievement in international law enforcement cooperation.

(With inputs from agencies.)