CBI coordinates return of two fugitives from Georgia and Thailand

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Vainket Garg, who was wanted by the Haryana Police for offences including murder, attempt to murder, extortion, organised crime and use of illegal firearms, was extradited from Georgia in an operation coordinated by the CBI. | Photo Credit: PTI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has facilitated the return of two fugitives from Georgia and Thailand through Interpol channels and in coordination with the ministries of external and home affairs.

In the first case, accused Vainket Garg was wanted by the Haryana Police in multiple cases of murder, attempted murder, extortion, organised crime and possession of legal arms. He was brought from Georgia to India on Thursday (June 11, 2026).

The subject had earlier been arrested and released on bail, following which he fled the country. At the request of the Haryana Police, the CBI got an Interpol Red Notice published against him.

“After the subject was geo-located and arrested by the Georgian authorities, an extradition request was submitted to them. Following due legal process, the Georgian authorities granted extradition of the subject to India,” said the agency, adding that a State police team escorted him back to Delhi.

The second case is related to Ganesh Balaso Kale, who was deported from Thailand to India. He was wanted in connection with cybercrime fraud, wherein the victims were cheated on the pretext of online part-time jobs.

“The subject used to operate a network of cyber financial criminals by involving various unsuspecting persons in the scam. He lured individuals by promising interest/commission in exchange for allowing the use of their bank accounts for transfer of illicit funds and subsequently utilised such accounts to cheat multiple innocent victims,” the CBI said.

He also allegedly instructed co-accused persons to arrange mobile phones and procure fake SIM cards to facilitate the commission of offences.

Based on the Interpol Red Notice, the accused was located in Thailand. He was detained by the Thai author