8,100-cr bank fraud: Accused Patel arrested in Albania

New Delhi: Hitesh Patel, an accused in the Rs 8,100-crore bank loan fraud, allegedly perpetrated by Gujarat-based Sterling Biotech group, has been detained in Albania on the basis of an Interpol notice issued against him by the ED, officials said Friday.

Hitesh Narender Bhai Patel was apprehended by law enforcement officials of that country from the capital city of Tirana on March 20, they said.

The officials later informed Indian investigative agencies about the development and the Enforcement Directorate officials are expected to reach Albania soon to secure his extradition.