Hitesh Patel, wanted in Vadodara based Sterling Biotech case detained in Albania

Vadodara: Hitesh Narendrabhai Patel, a wanted fugitive in Sterling Biotech case has been detained at Tirana in Albania by National Crime Bureau-Tirana . Hitesh is wanted by ED in connection with Rs 8,100-crore bank loan fraud case involving Vadodara-based Sterling Biotech Group. He is expected to be extradited to India soon.

Enforcement Directorate(ED) sources said Red corner notice was issued against Hitesh on 11th March on ED’s request. Hitesh is US citizen. He was detained in Albania on 20th March.

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