UAE Fugitive Sajeer Palli Mooppam Extradited to India in Delhi Sexual Assault Case
Sajeer Palli Mooppam, wanted in a Delhi sexual assault case, has been extradited from the UAE to India following a CBI-led Interpol operation.
In a major breakthrough for law enforcement, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully secured the extradition of Sajeer Palli Mooppam from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The accused, who had been evading justice in a harrowing sexual assault case registered by the Delhi Police, was brought back to India on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The Gruesome Details of the Crime
The case against Sajeer Palli Mooppam involves a calculated and brutal attack on a 20-year-old woman. According to the investigation, the accused, aided by an accomplice, forcibly administered an intoxicating substance to the victim. This act left the young woman incapacitated and unable to defend herself.
Exploiting her helpless state, the accused transported her to a hotel. In a deliberate attempt to hide his tracks and evade detection by authorities, he used third-party identity credentials to check into the premises. Once inside, he subjected the victim to non-consensual sexual assault. The CBI noted that these allegations were later corroborated by detailed medical and forensic reports.
The Global Manhunt: From Red Notice to Arrest
Following the initial investigation, the Delhi Police had already filed a comprehensive chargesheet in the competent court. To bring the fugitive to justice, the Delhi Police approached the CBI to initiate action through international channels.
The CBI, acting as India's National Central Bureau for INTERPOL, facilitated the publication of a Red Notice against Sajeer Palli Mooppam. This international alert allowed law enforcement agencies worldwide to track his movements. Eventually, the subject was geo-located and arrested by UAE authorities following a request from NCB-New Delhi.
Coordination and Return
The extradition was the result of seamless coordination between several high-level entities, including:
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- The Delhi Police
After the completion of all necessary legal formalities in the UAE, the authorities agreed to extradite the subject. A specialized escort team from the Delhi Police traveled to the UAE, where custody of the accused was handed over. The team and the accused arrived back in New Delhi on November 4, 2026.
CBI's Role in Bringing Fugitives Home
The CBI emphasized its critical role as the bridge between Indian law enforcement and INTERPOL. Through BHARATPOL, the agency coordinates with various law enforcement agencies across India to ensure that criminals fleeing the country are tracked down.
This successful operation is part of a larger trend of reclaiming fugitives. The CBI revealed that since 2019, more than 278 wanted criminals have been successfully brought back to India through strategic coordination with foreign law enforcement agencies.