Kuber Group Director's Son Granted Bail in Watch Case

Vineet Malu, the 21-year-old son of Kuber Group director Vikas Malu, has been granted bail following his arrest for alleged luxury watch smuggling. He was initially detained by Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 7, 2026. The charges stem from his attempt to import three high-end wristwatches, valued by a chartered engineer at approximately Rs 8.7 crore, without proper declaration.

In granting bail, the Duty Judicial Magistrate at Patiala House Courts, Charan Salwan, observed that Vineet was wearing one of the watches, while the remaining two were in his baggage. The court concluded there was no evidence of concealment, noting that the watches were recovered immediately. Furthermore, the judge criticized the Customs Department’s remand application as mechanical, stating it failed to demonstrate compelling circumstances for custodial interrogation, especially given the accused's lack of prior criminal history.

As part of the bail order, Vineet Malu must provide a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh and two sureties of the same amount. The court has mandated that he cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation and refrain from tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses. Additionally, he is prohibited from leaving India without prior permission and must surrender his passport if it has not already been seized. The case continues to highlight scrutiny over high-value luxury goods imports in India.