The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Delhi Police and authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has secured the extradition of Sajeer Palli Mooppam, an Interpol Red Notice subject wanted in a sexual assault case registered in Delhi. Mooppam was brought back to India on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, following international police cooperation and legal proceedings in the UAE. The operation involved coordination through Interpol channels, with the accused being returned to face the investigation and legal proceedings in India.
The case originated with a complaint involving the alleged sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman in Delhi. According to details reported about the investigation, the accused allegedly administered an intoxicating substance to the woman with the assistance of another person, leaving her unconscious before taking her to a hotel. He allegedly used identity documents belonging to another person to complete the hotel check-in process and sexually assaulted her without her consent.
The Delhi Police subsequently registered a criminal case and initiated an investigation into the allegations. Medical and forensic findings were reportedl...