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Tampa Woman Charged with International Parental Kidnapping
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Krupaben Himanshu Bhatt (37, Odessa) with international parental kidnapping.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
According to the indictment, in January of 2024, Bhatt unlawfully removed her two minor children from the United States with the intent to obstruct the parental rights of the father of the children.
An investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed Bhatt’s alleged actions. The case will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Derry.
Krupaben Himanshu Bhatt faces a maximum penalty of three years in federal prison if convicted on all counts.
Every defendant is entitled to a fair trial and will be held to the highest standard of justice.
The alleged crime, international parental kidnapping, is a serious offense in the United States and will be prosecuted accordingly.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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