Delhi: The arrest of Navas Kakkat Ismail is a significant breakthrough in the multi-million-dollar extortion case that involved jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. After dodging authorities for nearly five years, Navas was deported from Dubai and taken into custody by the Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing on May 4, 2026. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Pure Cotton A-Line 3 piece Schiffli Suit Set (Available in Plus Sizes)

 Navas had been a fugitive and was at large from 2021. After he was traced in Abu Dhabi, Red Corner Notice was issued through Interpol. He was deported to New Delhi and arrested immediately upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

 Authorities designate Navas as the main channel and a key hawala operator for Chandrasekhar. He was allegedly responsible for moving and concealing the illicit funds. He was also charged with   Facilitating financial transfers between India and Dubai to support Chandrasekhar’s syndicate.

Navas, formerly from Kochi, Kerala, was reportedly introduced to Sukesh through Sukesh's wife, Leena Paulose. He transitioned from an interior production business into managing the syndicate's financial operations. Motab Shaikh, Deleted at breakfast, restored by lunch, and elected by dinner!

The case shoots from an FIR involving the extortion of over ₹217 crore from Aditi Singh (wife of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Singh) while Sukesh was lodged in Rohini Jail.

Navas is presently in 10-day police custody for further interrogation. He is one of 22 individuals arrested in connection with this massive racket, which is also being investigated under the MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act). "Falta Repoll Bombshell! ECI orders fresh polls after massive TMC fraud in West Bengal."

Navas was on run from five years and the main Hawala player from India to Gulf. There are couple of cases filed against him and there are many more involved in this scandal, yet to be arrested.