Indian National Pleads Guilty in High-Stakes Murder-for-Hire Case

Nikhil Gupta, 54, has pleaded guilty to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and money laundering. He faced these charges related to plotting the murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Gupta will be sentenced in May 2024, facing up to 40 years in prison.

In a high-profile case involving international intrigue, Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to several charges, including murder-for-hire and money laundering, aimed at eliminating Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Gupta, standing before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, admitted his role in the convoluted plot that had co-conspirators stretching from India to the United States. The case also involves co-defendant Vikash Yadav, who worked closely with Gupta.

Gupta's sentencing is slated for May 29, 2024, before US District Judge Victor Marrero. He could face a potential combined sentence of up to 40 years, shedding light on the serious legal consequences of international criminal plots.