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CBI facilitates extradition of fugitive Abhay Rana from Portugal to India
The Central Bureau of Investigation, with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs, extradited Abhay Rana from Portugal to India. He faces charges in Haryana police cases, including attempted murder and issuing death threats, and had an Interpol Red Notice issued against him. A Haryana police team had travelled to Portugal to secure custody ahead of the extradition.
Why It Matters
The case illustrates ongoing cross-border cooperation to tackle organised crime and the Indian authorities’ efforts to secure extraditions for fugitives abroad.
Timeline
7 Events
CBI's record on returning fugitives highlighted
May 9, 2026
The release notes that in recent years the CBI has coordinated the return of more than 160 fugitives.
Extradition from Portugal to India completed
May 9, 2026
Abhay Rana was extradited to India from Portugal in coordination with the MEA and the MHA.
Haryana police team travels to Portugal to take custody
May 2026
A Haryana police team travelled to Portugal to take the accused into custody following extradition approval.
Portuguese authorities approve extradition
May 2026
Portuguese authorities approved the extradition after completion of the legal process.
Extradition request submitted to Portugal
May 2026
India submitted an extradition request to Portuguese authorities as part of the formal process.
Fugitive tracked down and arrested by Portuguese authorities
May 2026
Portuguese authorities tracked down and arrested the accused, leading to an extradition request being submitted to India.
Interpol Red Notice secured against the fugitive
May 2026
At the request of the Haryana police, the CBI secured publication of an Interpol Red Notice against Abhay Rana.