The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made a significant breakthrough in a 21-year-old bank fraud case, arresting Dinesh D Gehlot, a proclaimed offender, in Noida. Gehlot was wanted in connection with a ₹6 crore bank fraud case involving the Bank of Baroda. The case dates back to May 31, 2004, when Gehlot and others allegedly obtained a housing loan using forged and fabricated documents.
After completing the investigation, a charge sheet was filed in 2007, naming Gehlot as one of the conspirators. However, he failed to appear before the trial court and had been untraceable since 2004, despite several non-bailable warrants being issued against him. In 2024, a special CBI court in Mumbai issued a proclamation order, declaring him a proclaimed offender.
The CBI made sustained efforts to track down Gehlot, using advanced technological tools and identity-tracking databases to analyze his digital footprint. Extensive field investigations and ground-level inquiries were also conducted to determine his current identity and whereabouts. Finally, on August 20, 2025, Gehlot was apprehended in Noida after his identity was confirmed.
It was revealed that Gehlot had been evading capture by frequently changing his place of residence, misleading local residents about his true identity, and keeping interactions with neighbors to a minimum. The CBI’s meticulous efforts and use of technology ultimately led to his arrest. Gehlot was produced before the special CBI court in Mumbai, which remanded him to judicial custody for further trial proceedings.
The arrest marks a significant milestone in the case, which had gone cold for over two decades. The CBI’s determination and use of advanced technology have brought a fugitive to justice, sending a strong message that those who commit crimes and evade the law will eventually be held accountable. The case will now proceed to trial, and Gehlot will face the consequences of his actions. The CBI’s success in this case demonstrates its commitment to solving complex and long-standing cases, and its ability to use technology and investigative expertise to bring criminals to justice.