UAE extradites Indian fugitive wanted in sexual assault case

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited Sajeer Palli Mooppam, an Indian fugitive wanted by the Delhi Police in a sexual assault case involving a 20-year-old woman, to India.

Mooppam arrived in New Delhi on November 4 after UAE authorities handed him over to a Delhi Police escort team, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a press release.

According to the CBI, Mooppam and an accomplice allegedly forced the woman to consume an intoxicating substance, leaving her incapacitated. They then took her to a hotel, where the accused allegedly used third-party identity credentials to complete the check-in process and avoid detection.

The agency said the woman was subjected to non-consensual sexual assault, which was corroborated by subsequent medical and forensic reports. A chargesheet has been filed before the competent court.

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Delhi: Central District Police extradite rape accused Sajeer Palli Mooppan from Abu Dhabi on November 4 through Interpol coordination, following a Red Corner Notice, to face trial in an alleged sexual assault case. pic.twitter.com/eJGZICHwEX

— IANS (@ians_india) November 5, 2026

How UAE authorities arrested the fugitive

At the request of the Delhi Police, the CBI secured an INTERPOL Red Notice against Mooppam through international channels.

The agency said UAE authorities located and arrested him following a request from NCB-New Delhi. After completing the legal process, the UAE extradited him to India.

The operation was coordinated by the CBI with the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi Police.

CBI says 278 wanted criminals brought back since 2019

The CBI, which functions as India’s National Central Bureau for INTERPOL, coordinates with law enforcement agencies across the country through BHARATPOL to facilitate international cooperation.

More than 278 wanted criminals have been brought back to India since 2019 through coordination with foreign law enforcement agencies, the CBI said.

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