Criminal wanted in 360 cases arrested in Dubai

Dubai: Rajendra Kumar alias Bannanje Raja, who was wanted by the Indian police in about 360 cases of extortion, running prostitution dens and 30 murders in India was arrested by the Dubai Police.

Al Khaleej an Arabic local daily reports that Raja, a dreaded gangster from the south Indian state of Karnataka had entered the UAE with a valid passport but one that carried the identity of Kumar.

His arrest was made from one of the Northern Emirates.

Major Salem Al Rumaithi, Director of Wanted Section at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, said that Raja was first arrested on October 11 in Dubai in the passport case, but was let out on bail that was paid by a UK-based Indian businessman.

Al Rumaithi said that that after receiving the arrest warrant from the Indian authorities, Raja was taken into custody. He has been referred to the Dubai Public Prosecution, Al Rumaithi said.

Raja was identified by an Indian team of investigators arrived in UAE from India soon after his arrest. Further investigations are ongoing as well as steps for his extradition is also underway.

Reports in Indian media said that Raja will be handed over to Indian authorities before November 18.