Previous governments lacked the political will to bring back fugitives; Modi government has made the extradition of fugitives a ‘national priority’
Under the guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, India has developed an integrated, intelligence-led and technology-driven model to combat fugitive criminals.
Modi Government’s strategy against fugitive criminals has been built on three key pillars: Global operations, Robust coordination and Smart diplomacy
The issue of fugitive criminals intrinsically linked to the country’s sovereignty, economic stability, law and order and national security
Under the guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, process of bringing fugitive criminals back to India was pursued in mission mode, with government introducing a series of legal provisions to strengthen extradition framework.
Under Modi Government, there has been a significant increase in the issuance of INTERPOL Red Corner Notices, in the last three years, notices have been issued against 401 fugitive criminals
Modi Government launched BHARATPOL, connecting more than 1,400 agencies with INTERPOL, thereby reducing the time required for information sharing to 3 -10 days
Modi Government enacted National Investigation Agency (NIA) Amendment Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment (UAPA) Act in 2019.
Three new criminal laws introduced special provisions relating to fugitive criminals, for first time, Sections 355 and 356 of BNSS provide provision for trials in absentia
Through stringent enforcement of PMLA, Modi Govt attached assets worth ₹17,874 crore belonging to fugitive criminals between 2019 and 2026
Between 2019 and 2026, successful restitution amounting to ₹18,762 crore was carried out, including funds recovered from economic offenders who had fled country
Through Operation Trishul, Modi Govt used satellite technology and digital footprints to geo-locate fugitive criminals hiding abroad after changing their names and identities
