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FBI arrests Indian gangster Nitish Kaushal in Vermont
The Hindu··17 Jul
The FBI arrested Indian national Nitish Kaushal in Vermont on July 16. He was added to the most wanted list on July 14 for alleged ties to the Bhagwanpuria gang in murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking cases. The arrest came under Operation Hard Ball coordinated across the United States, Canada and Europe. A federal RICO warrant was issued June 25.
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What It Means For You
- Transnational gang networks face coordinated US, Canada and Europe enforcement.
- Indian nationals on FBI most wanted lists can be arrested abroad.
- RICO conspiracy charges carry severe federal penalties in the United States.
What's Happening
- FBI arrested Nitish Kaushal in Vermont on July 16.
- He was added to the most wanted list on July 14.
- Operation Hard Ball targeted the Bhagwanpuria gang across three continents.
Arrest Context
- Kaushal is linked to murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking cases.
- A federal RICO warrant was issued on June 25 in Los Angeles.
- He is an Indian national associated with the Bhagwanpuria gang.
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