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FBI arrests Indian gangster Himanshu Bhau, extradition to India being considered
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 08:19 AM
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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken Indian gangster Himanshu Bhau into custody, and Indian officials are now pursuing his extradition.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it has detained Himanshu Bhau, a figure associated with organized crime networks in India, during an operation on U.S. soil.
Bhau is wanted by Indian law‑enforcement agencies for a range of serious offences, including extortion, kidnapping and violent assaults. The arrest follows a coordinated investigative effort between U.S. authorities and their Indian counterparts.
Indian officials have said they will seek his custody through formal extradition procedures, and the request is expected to be filed with the U.S. Department of Justice in the coming days.
No further details on the specific charges or the timeline for any court hearings have been released at this stage.
Bhau is wanted by Indian law‑enforcement agencies for a range of serious offences, including extortion, kidnapping and violent assaults. The arrest follows a coordinated investigative effort between U.S. authorities and their Indian counterparts.
Indian officials have said they will seek his custody through formal extradition procedures, and the request is expected to be filed with the U.S. Department of Justice in the coming days.
No further details on the specific charges or the timeline for any court hearings have been released at this stage.