The way has been cleared for the arrest of fugitive Shubham Jaiswal in Dubai in connection with an alleged ₹2,000 crore international cough syrup smuggling case. The Dubai government has reportedly accepted India’s request for his provisional arrest after receiving a dossier running into more than 39,000 pages, while Indian agencies prepare to pursue his extradition.
Dubai Authorities Begin Action on India’s Request
According to the available report, the Ministry of External Affairs submitted the detailed dossier and a formal provisional arrest request to the Dubai government in June. The Dubai Ministry of Interior has since agreed to act on the request and has initiated the process required for Shubham’s arrest and extradition.
Once he is detained by local authorities, a team comprising officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Indian police is expected to travel to Dubai to complete the extradition formalities and bring him back to India.
Shubham has reportedly been living in Dubai on a 10-year Golden Visa after his Indian passport was revoked. His passport and visa details, bank accounts and known locations are said to be under surveillance by Dubai Police and intelligence agencies.
An Interpol Red Corner Notice issued through the CBI has also been activated at international airports and immigration checkpoints across member countries, with particular focus on the United Arab Emirates. The report states that this measure is intended to prevent him from leaving Dubai for another country.
High Court Petitions and Associates Under Scrutiny
The report further claims that people from Varanasi, Lucknow and Jaunpur who are connected to Shubham have approached the court handling related proceedings before the Prayagraj High Court. Around 80 petitions, including one linked to his father Bhola Prasad, have reportedly been filed.
Bhola Prasad is currently lodged in Sonbhadra jail. The report alleges that Shubham has been using influential former associates to pursue legal relief for his father and other persons connected with the case.
Investigators are also examining the role of several alleged associates believed to be staying in Dubai or otherwise evading arrest. These include Varun Singh, Gaurav Jaiswal and Milind Yadav of Golghar in Madagin. Milind Yadav is reportedly wanted in a case registered by the Lucknow Special Task Force and is accused of helping convert unaccounted money into legitimate assets through investments in hotels and real estate.
Some of Milind’s close associates have also reportedly come under the scrutiny of the STF. Separately, the Special Investigation Team of Kotwali has not yet been able to arrest Prashant Upadhyay alias Laddu, a resident of Madauli.
Global Alert Remains in Force
The action against Shubham followed his declaration as a fugitive by Varanasi Commissionerate Police and a court in April 2026. Interpol and Indian agencies subsequently issued a Red Corner Notice and alerted security agencies worldwide, particularly those in the UAE and Dubai.
The report notes that Indian police cannot independently conduct raids or arrests on foreign soil. Any detention in Dubai must therefore be carried out by local police and security agencies on the basis of the Red Corner Notice and India’s provisional arrest request.
If arrested, Shubham is expected to be produced before a local court in Dubai, after which the extradition process would proceed under the applicable treaty framework. Indian agencies will continue coordinating with Dubai authorities while monitoring the wider network of suspects linked to the alleged syndicate.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
