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CBI arrests Nirav Modi aide Sandeep Mistry after UAE deportation

The Central Bureau of Investigation detained Sandeep Bharat Mistry in Mumbai after UAE authorities deported him, citing his role in the Punjab National Bank fraud probe.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:20:06 GMT

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Sandeep Bharat Mistry, a close aide of fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi, after his deportation from the United Arab Emirates, officials said on Tuesday.

Mistry, who was a director of Fire Star Hong Kong, is wanted in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The CBI, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs, secured his return to India, where he arrived in Mumbai at 23:55 on September 28.

According to the report, Mistry acted as a key link between various entities, using self‑deleting communication platforms to conceal evidence. The charge sheet alleges he helped forge import‑export documents for fictitious trade in diamonds, gold and pearl jewellery, coerced dummy directors of foreign companies, and participated in siphoning funds from UAE‑based dummy company accounts.

The Interpol Red Notice against Mistry was issued in July 2026, leading to his geo‑location, arrest by UAE authorities and subsequent deportation within roughly two months.

Key facts

Sandeep Bharat Mistry was arrested by India's CBI after being deported from the UAE. (timesnownews.com)
Mistry is a close associate of fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi and was a director of Fire Star Hong Kong. (timesnownews.com)
He is wanted in the Punjab National Bank fraud case for forging trade documents and facilitating fund siphoning. (timesnownews.com)
An Interpol Red Notice was issued against Mistry in July 2026, leading to his arrest and deportation. (timesnownews.com)
Mistry arrived in Mumbai at 23:55 on September 28, 2026. (timesnownews.com)