NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday announced the extradition of wanted accused Sajeer Palli Mooppam from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India in connection with a sexual assault case registered by the Delhi Police.According to a CBI press release, the operation was carried out in coordination with the ministry of external affairs and the ministry of home affairs.“The investigation revealed that the accused, along with an accomplice, forcibly administered an intoxicating substance to a 20-year-old woman, rendering her incapacitated,” the agency said.“Taking advantage of her helpless state, the accused transported her to a hotel, fraudulently checking in using third-party identity credentials to evade detection. He subjected the victim to non-consensual sexual assault, which was corroborated by subsequent medical and forensic reports,” it added.

Following an appeal by the Delhi Police, the CBI facilitated the publication of an Interpol Red Notice against Mooppam.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 extradited him to India.A Delhi Police escort team travelled to the UAE to take custody of Mooppam and brought him back to India.Highlighting its role in facilitating the return of wanted fugitives, the CBI stated, “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 further noted that “more than 278 wanted criminals have been successfully brought back to India since 2019 through coordination with Foreign Law Enforcement Agencies.”(With ANI inputs)