Quick Info
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Date of Birth | 01/01/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | India |
Latest News about Nikhil Gupta
29/05/2026
Nikhil Gupta, a 54-year-old Indian national also known as 'Nick,' pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist leader and US citizen in New York City. The plot involved Gupta working with others, including Vikas Yadav, a former Indian government employee, who agreed to pay $100,000 to an undercover DEA officer posing as a hitman. Gupta faces up to 40 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on May 29, 2026, before US District Judge Victor Marrero.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being held by the Czech authorities for being allegedly involved in the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist leader in New York |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nikhil Gupta, an Indian citizen, faced charges from the US Justice Department on 30 June 2023 regarding his alleged involvement in the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist leader in New York, and a US citizen of Indian origin. | |
| 2. The US Department accused Nikhil Gupta of participating in international activities related to drugs and weapons. | |
| 3. In May 2023, an associate allegedly recruited Nikhil to organize the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US citizen of Indian origin and a Sikh separatist leader in New York. | |
| 4. Nikhil sought help from a person he thought was a criminal partner to hire a hitman in New York, but both were cooperating with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration). | |
| 5. By June, Nikhil obtained information about the target and shared it with the presumed hitman, also identifying Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada as another target, among others. | |
| 6. On 30 June 2023, Nikhil was arrested by Czech authorities when he traveled from India to the Czech Republic, based on the extradition agreement between the United States and the Czech Republic. | |
| 7. Another individual from India was mentioned in the press release, collaborating with Nikhil and others in different countries in the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an attorney and political activist residing in New York City. | |
| 8. As of 2023, Nikhil remains in a prison in Prague, awaiting extradition to the United States. | |
| 9. A family member, Mr. X, filed a petition, urging the top court to intervene and involve India in the case, claiming Gupta’s detention was "illegal" and raising concerns about his safety. | |
| 10. Mr. X highlighted in the petition that Gupta, a Hindu and vegetarian, was allegedly compelled to consume beef and pork against his religious beliefs while in Czech custody, as well as being denied communication with his family in India, consular access, and the ability to seek legal representation. | |
| 11. Nikhil Gupta, also known as 'Nick,' described himself as an international dealer in narcotics and weapons. | |
| 12. Gupta was extradited from the Czech Republic to the United States following his arrest in June 2023. |