- By Nidhi Giri
- Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:54 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought back fugitive Manakandathil Thekkethi alias Sheela Allyani from Saudi Arabia. She was wanted by the CBI in a case of criminal conspiracy and cheating.
The return was facilitated through Interpol channels, CBI said in an official statement on Thursday.
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"In collaboration with MEA and MHA successfully coordinated return of wanted fugitive Manakandathil Thekkethi alias Sheela Allyani on October 9 from Saudi Arabia. The subject is wanted by CBI in case of Criminal Conspiracy and cheating", the agency said, as quoted by news agency ANI.
"Earlier, CBI got the Red Notice published against MANAKANDATHIL THEKKETHI @ SHEELA ALLYANI through INTERPOL on 05.10.2023. A team of CBI officials visited the Saudi Arabia and brought back the subject to India on 09.10.2025," the statement further said.
"Red Notices published by INTERPOL are circulated to all Law Enforcement Agencies globally for tracking of the wanted fugitives. CBI as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, coordinates with all Law Enforcement Agencies in India through BHARATPOL for assistance via INTERPOL channels," the CBI added.
The agency also highlighted its success in bringing back fugitives, saying that "More than 130 wanted criminals have been returned to India in last few years through coordination via INTERPOL channels."
(With Agency Inputs)