The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Sobhraj was held for two decades in New Delhi’s maximum-security Tihar prison on suspicion of theft but was deported without charge to France in 1997. He resurfaced in September 2003 in Katmandu.

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Sobhraj’s nickname, The Serpent, stems from his reputation as a talented disguise and escape artist. His crimes were depicted in the 2021 Netflix series “The Serpent” starring Tahar Rahim and Jenna Coleman.



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Make the holidays merry and bright without busting your budget. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or buying gifts for friends and family, we’ve found impressive deals under $100 from top retailers such as Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart and more.

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