Mumbai
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is arranging the return of Shokat Ali, who is wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a gold smuggling case, from Saudi Arabia. The CBI’s Global Operations Centre worked with the National Central Bureau-Riyadh through Interpol channels to facilitate Ali’s return to India (Mumbai).
Ali, subject to a Red Notice, was located in Saudi Arabia and closely monitored through Interpol. The CBI issued the Red Notice via Interpol on September 13, 2021, circulated to all Interpol member countries for his arrest.
The NIA is pursuing Ali for his involvement in a criminal case registered in 2020 regarding the seizure of smuggled gold bars at Jaipur International Airport, Rajasthan, India, on July 3, 2020. Investigations revealed that Ali conspired with others to smuggle gold bars from Saudi Arabia into India. The CBI, as India’s National Central Bureau for Interpol, collaborates with law enforcement agencies across India for assistance through Interpol channels.
