According to officials, Kale is wanted in connection with a cyber fraud case in which victims were lured through offers of online part-time jobs. The victims were persuaded to make monetary deposits as investments and were subsequently cheated of their money.
Investigators revealed that the accused operated a network of cyber financial criminals by involving several unsuspecting individuals in the fraudulent scheme. Officials stated that he enticed people by promising interest and commission in exchange for allowing the use of their bank accounts for transferring illicit funds. These accounts were then allegedly used to defraud multiple innocent victims across different locations.
The investigation further found that Kale allegedly directed co-accused individuals to arrange mobile phones and obtain fake SIM cards to facilitate the execution of the cybercrime operations.
Based on an Interpol Red Notice, authorities successfully traced the accused to Thailand. He was detained by Thai authorities in Bangkok on May 24. Following legal proceedings and close coordination between Indian and Thai authorities, the deportation process was completed and Kale was returned to India.
Officials stated that the Red Corner Notice against Kale was issued in May. Within approximately 20 days of its issuance, the accused was located, apprehended, and deported to India, marking a swift international law enforcement action.
On Thursday, Kale arrived at Mumbai Airport, where he was taken into custody by the Cyber Cell of Maharashtra Police for further legal proceedings.
The CBI, acting as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, continues to coordinate with law enforcement agencies across the country through BHARATPOL for assistance and cooperation through INTERPOL channels. Officials highlighted that more than 160 wanted criminals have been successfully brought back to India in recent years through coordinated efforts among multiple national and international agencies.
The successful deportation of Ganesh Balaso Kale underscores the growing effectiveness of international cooperation in tracking and returning fugitives involved in cybercrime, reinforcing India's efforts to combat digital financial fraud and bring offenders to justice.
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