75-year-old fugitive arrested in Dausa for Rs 92 lakh embezzlement, handed to Jaipur CBI

Manpur police in Dausa district announced the arrest of 75‑year‑old Buddharam Meena, who had been on the run for four decades. The suspect was taken into custody after police received reports of criminal activity in the area.\n\nMeena is accused of misappropriating approximately Rs 92 lakh, a case that has remained unresolved for about 40 years. Authorities say the alleged embezzlement involved the diversion of funds that were meant for a public or private scheme, though details of the original transaction were not disclosed.\n\nFollowing the arrest, the police handed the accused over to the Central Bureau of Investigation office in Jaipur for further investigation and possible prosecution. The CBI will now examine the evidence and determine the next steps in the legal process.\n\nThe seizure underscores the continued effort of Rajasthan law‑enforcement agencies to pursue long‑standing financial crimes, even when the perpetrators have evaded capture for decades.