Vijay Mallya, a fugitive businessman accused of a ₹9,000 crore loan fraud in India, was spotted at his son Sidhartha’s wedding in the United Kingdom. The lavish ceremony took place at Mallya’s $14 million mansion in Hertfordshire, showcasing his continued opulent lifestyle despite facing legal troubles in India.
Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s latest bail application was denied by a UK judge on Tuesday. The judge ruled that Modi, who is accused of fraud and money laundering in India, continues to pose a significant flight risk. Modi has been in prison in London for over five years. He failed in his extradition battle to face the charges in India and has made numerous bail attempts over the years, all of which have been unsuccessful. The judge acknowledged that Modi’s mental health has deteriorated due to his extended incarceration, but he noted that this did not outweigh the risk of absconding. The prosecution emphasized that Modi remains at the heart of the fraud allegations and highlighted his substantial resources and previous attempts to evade justice.
Habys Omar Meran, a 38-year-old Dominican Republic native, was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. In January 2016, Meran was found with over $2 million worth of heroin hidden in his van during a traffic stop in Pennsylvania. He and his passenger, Juan Wilquin Hernandez-Bourdier, were charged with various drug-related offenses. Hernandez-Bourdier was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018. Meran, however, managed to flee the country before his trial but was eventually arrested in the Dominican Republic in 2023 and extradited back to the United States. The investigation and extradition involved the U.S. Marshals Service, the Department of Homeland Security, state police, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Dharam Singh Dhaliwal, wanted in connection with the December 2022 murder of 21-year-old Pawanpreet Kaur, has been added to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) BOLO (Be On the Lookout) program, which targets individuals sought for serious crimes. The fugitive is accused of staging his own suicide prior to the murder to evade police and was previously charged with domestic offenses against Kaur. A substantial reward of up to 50,000 Canadian dollars is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
David Joseph Gietzen, who became a fugitive after being convicted of assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot, was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison. Gietzen struck an officer with a pole during the January 6, 2021, attack and later bragged about his participation in the riot. Despite expressing no regret for his actions, Gietzen claimed to have done the right thing due to his belief in baseless claims of a stolen election. After disregarding a court order to report to prison, Gietzen was eventually arrested at his mother’s home.
Victor Sean Dennison, 49, of California, was arrested by the FBI Tampa Division at the Woodlake Condominiums in Clearwater on Monday, scheduled for his first court appearance Tuesday. Dennison initially faced charges of entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct, parading, and demonstrating in a Capitol building. The FBI initially became aware of Dennison when an anonymous tipster submitted video posted on his Facebook page that allegedly shows him entering the Capitol building on January 6, 2021.
The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating their most wanted fugitive, Linda Bones. She is wanted for the distribution of narcotics, conspiracy, money laundering, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses. If spotted, officials advise exercising caution and not attempting to apprehend her directly. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office at (609) 909-7200, their local law enforcement department, or 9-1-1.
