Wanted on Red Notice, CBI brings back fraud accused Vishakha Rathod from UAE

NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough against financial crime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), successfully secured the deportation of Red Notice subject Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 3, 2026.Rathod is a key suspect wanted in connection with a large-scale financial fraud case. Investigators said she entered into a criminal conspiracy with multiple associates to deceive unsuspecting investors. The syndicate allegedly lured victims into investing in various lucrative schemes by fraudulently guaranteeing fixed monthly returns. Instead of fulfilling these promises, Rathod allegedly misappropriated the invested funds, systematically siphoning and diverting the proceeds through a complex network of bank and demat accounts.To trace and detain the fugitive, an INTERPOL Red Notice was issued against Rathod following a request from the Indian authorities.