India, July 25 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday secured the deportation of Avinash Arjun Rathod, an accused wanted by the Pune police in an alleged multiple crore investment-based financial fraud case, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India. Rathod, who had an Interpol Red Corner Notice pending against him, was brought to Mumbai and handed over to Maharashtra police, officials said.

According to CBI officials, Rathod is wanted in connection with an alleged large-scale investment fraud in which he, along with other accused, allegedly induced investors to put money into multiple schemes by promising assured fixed monthly returns.

Rathod allegedly misappropriated the funds collected from investors and diverted...