CBI EO unit in Bhopal to investigate high-stakes multi-national trafficking of red sandalwood and turtles

CBI’s Economic Offences Wing is probing wildlife trafficking in Madhya Pradesh, focusing on red sandalwood and rare wild turtles. Interstate and international dimensions of these cases led to multiple arrests. Major accused Mannivannan Murugesan, involved in turtle smuggling, faces extradition to Thailand. Investigations reveal a vast trafficking network.