Dubai-Based Fugitive Pawan Thakur Probed for Cocaine, Rs 681 Cr Laundering

• Dubai-based fugitive drug lord Pawan Thakur is under probe agencies' radar for orchestrating a major cocaine seizure in India.
• Thakur is accused of masterminding the import, transport, and distribution of 82 kg of cocaine seized in Delhi in November 2024.
• Interpol issued its first-ever Silver Notice at India's initiative, targeting Thakur for his alleged criminal activities.
• He allegedly operated a hawala network in Dubai and Delhi to move illicit funds and launder over Rs 681 crore.
• The Enforcement Directorate is investigating his syndicate for money laundering, but Thakur has failed to appear for summons.

Why It Matters: This shows authorities targeting a major drug lord's complex international network.