CBI Extradites Angad Singh Chandok from US in Major Bank Fraud Case
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In a major breakthrough for Indian investigative agencies, Angad Singh Chandhok, a key accused in several bank fraud cases, has been deported from the United States and handed over to India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Who Is Angad Singh Chandhok?
Angad Singh Chandhok, aged 34, was living in California, USA. He was convicted there for running a large money laundering scheme connected to international tech support and travel scams. These scams mostly targeted elderly people in the United States.
In March 2022, Chandhok pleaded guilty to conspiracy related to laundering illegal money and was sentenced to six years in a US federal prison.
How Was Chandhok Deported?
Chandhok tried to seek asylum in the US but was deported after strong coordination between the CBI, the US Department of Justice, and Homeland Security Investigations. The collaboration between these agencies helped bring him back to India.
What Crimes Is Chandhok Accused of in India?
Back in India, Chandhok was wanted for a 2014 bank fraud case involving the Union Bank of India. He was accused of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and forgery. Along with his parents, Surendra Singh and Harleen Kaur, his brother Harsahib Singh, and four others including bank officials, Chandhok fled India in 2016 to avoid arrest.
The court declared all of them proclaimed offenders and issued open-ended arrest warrants. The CBI also got an INTERPOL Red Notice against Chandhok in March 2017, which helped track him worldwide.
After serving his prison sentence in the US for money laundering, this Red Notice was a key factor in his deportation.
What Happened After His Arrival in India?
Chandhok was detained immediately after landing at Delhi’s IGI Airport on Friday. After completing all legal procedures, he was arrested and sent to judicial custody.
Details of the Fraud Network
According to the US Department of Justice, Chandhok played a central role in an international fraud network. US Attorney Zachary A. Cunha revealed that Chandhok laundered over $1.5 million, with $930,000 transferred in just one month. He used shell companies and Indian students on US visas to move stolen money from victims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to bank accounts he controlled.
The US officials praised the cooperation between local police and Homeland Security, which led to Chandhok’s conviction and arrest.
What’s Next for Chandhok?
In India, the CBI declared Chandhok a fugitive for bank fraud and criminal conspiracy. Now that he has been deported, Indian authorities will reopen investigations and start legal proceedings against him.
CBI officials called this deportation a “big success,” crediting persistent diplomatic and legal efforts. They also confirmed ongoing international cooperation to bring back other white-collar criminals hiding abroad.
Matthew Millhollin from Homeland Security Investigations said Chandhok’s arrest and deportation are important steps in breaking down global fraud networks. Indian officials warn other fugitives trying to avoid justice overseas that this case sends a strong message: fleeing abroad will not help them escape the law.
