CLARIFICATION to media in connection with the extradition matter of Sanjay Chaudhary; and deportation of Anil Bastawade

Jalandhar, February 1, 2013:   According to a press release sent by the spokesperson of the CBI headquarter,  "Reports are being telecast in section of the media alleging that CBI has ‘failed’ to extradite from the UAE, Sanjay Chaudhary, an accused in a case probed by the CBI."

He said the news reports are not based on facts; and, allegations made therein are incorrect and baseless.

According to  the spokesperson, the factual position is that Sanjay Chaudhary is an accused in a case probed by CBI, and chargesheet was filed against him and others on 12.11.2010 in the Court of Special Judge(CBI Cases), Ranchi. A Non-Bailable Warrant of Arrest was issued against him by the Court of Special Judge, CBI cases on 29.9.2011 for not responding to summons. 

Thereafter, a Red Corner Notice through Interpol was issued against Sanjay Chaudhary on 14.10. 2011.  On the basis of Red Corner Notice, it was communicated to CBI on 31.10.2011, that Chaudhary has been detained by the UAE authorities.

As per law and laid-down procedures, a request to extradite Chaudhary was made immediately and, supporting documents required for the extradition have also been provided to UAE through India’s Consulate on 17.11.2011.  The extradition proceedings are being pursued through legal and diplomatic channels, and as per law. 

Therefore, it is totally incorrect to state that CBI has ‘failed’ to extradite the accused. Extradition is a legal process governed by laws and procedures of two nations, and the same is underway

Regarding the case of Anil Adinath Bastawade, Interpol’s NCB, India got issued a Red Corner Notice in October, 2012 on the request of the Enforcement Directorate.  Bastawade was detained by the Indonesian authorities in January, 2013 and the same was communicated to the Enforcement Directorate immediately by NCB, India. He was brought to India on 29.01.2013.