New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Saudi Arabian authorities have deported an Indian national, Manakandathil Thekkethi, also known as Sheela Kallyani, who was wanted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a case of criminal conspiracy and cheating.

The deportation followed coordination between the CBI, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), with support from Interpol. The fugitive arrived in India on Thursday, October 9, 2025, the CBI confirmed in a statement on X.

According to the agency, a Red Notice had been issued against Thekkethi through Interpol on 5 October 2023, enabling international tracking and cooperation. Acting on this alert, a team of CBI officials travelled to Saudi Arabia and facili...