The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday coordinated the return of absconder Anil Kumar Khanna from Switzerland to India. Khanna was wanted by the Surajpur Police Station of Gautam Buddha Nagar Police in Uttar Pradesh. Khanna allegedly scammed UP Financial Corporation (UPFC) to the tune of over Rs 37 lakh in 1998. At that time Khanna was working as an Assistant Manager in UPFC. He has been arrested by a team from U.P Police upon his return.
Red Corner Notice issued in 2017
On Monday, CBI's Global Operations Centre coordinated with INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Bern and Uttar Pradesh Police for Khanna's return from Switzerland to India. Notably, on June 12, 2017, the CBI, at the request of UP Police, had a Red Notice issued against him by the INTERPOL General Secretariat. Subsequently, the red corner notice was circulated among the member countries for the location and arrest of the accused.
CBI works as INTERPOL NCB in India
"The said Red Notice Subject Anil Kumar Khanna is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police in Gautambudh Nagar, Surajpur Police Station Crime No: 118/98 u/s 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B IPC. The subject is alleged to have defrauded UP Financial Corporation to the tune of over 37 lakh Rs in 1998 while working as an Assistant Manager at UPFC. The subject has been arrested by a team from U.P Police", the release said. CBI as the NCB for the INTERPOL in India, coordinates with all law enforcement agencies in the country for assistance via INTERPOL channels.
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