The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested Dinesh Gehlot, a proclaimed offender in a 2004 bank fraud case, from Noida. Utilizing advanced technological tools and identity-tracking databases, the agency successfully analyzed Gehlot’s digital footprint, leading to his capture.
Gehlot was produced before a Mumbai court, which remanded him to jail custody. He is accused of dishonestly securing a housing loan by submitting forged and fabricated documents.
In 2007, the CBI had charged Gehlot as a key conspirator in defrauding the Bank of Baroda. However, Gehlot evaded the trial by failing to appear, ignoring summons, and remaining untraceable since 2024. The Mumbai court issued multiple Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) and a Proclamation Warrant back in 2004 due to his continued absconding.
Authorities noted that Gehlot frequently changed residences, concealed his true identity, and limited interactions with locals to avoid detection, making efforts to trace him challenging until now.
