India's 10 Fugitive Economic Offenders

1. Vijay Mallya

Once hailed as the "King of Good Times," Mallya faces charges for financial irregularities in his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines. He left India in 2016 and is now being sought for extradition by Indian authorities.

2. Nirav Modi

Accused of orchestrating a massive banking fraud at Punjab National Bank, Nirav Modi fled India in early 2018. His involvement in the multi-billion dollar scam led to an international manhunt.

3. Nitin Jayantilal Sandesara

Director of Sterling Group Nitin Sandesara, along with his brother, is alleged to have defrauded Indian banks, resulting in a non-bailable warrant.

4. Chetan Jayantilal Sandesara

Brother of Nitin Sandesara, Chetan is a co-accused in the bank fraud case. Both brothers fled to Nigeria and are suspected to be key players in the fraudulent activities.

5. Dipti Chetan Jayantilal Sandesara

Dipti, the wife of Chetan Sandesara, is also named in the bank fraud case, marking a rare instance where a woman is implicated in a high-profile economic offence.

6. Hitesh Kumar Narendrabhai Patel

Accused in a money laundering case, Hitesh Patel is linked to the Sandesaras. He routed funds obtained through fraudulent means. Patel was arrested in Albania.

7. Junaid Iqbal Memon

Facing charges of economic offences, Iqbal Mirchi's son Junaid Memon is a fugitive sought by Indian authorities for his alleged involvement in financial irregularities.

8. Hajra Iqbal Memon

Like her husband Iqbal Mirchi, Hajra Memon is accused of economic offences, and both are wanted by Indian authorities.

9. Asif Iqbal Memon

Junaid's brother Asif Memon is sought by Indian authorities. All three are linked to the 1992 Mumbai bombings mastermind Tiger Memon.

10. Ramachandran Vishwanathan

The founder of Devas Multimedia, Vishwanathan is accused of money laundering and was declared a fugitive economic offender this year.