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Nigerian Held in Delhi with ₹10 Crore Meth Haul, Linked to International Romance Scam

Nigerian Held in Delhi with ₹10 Crore Meth Haul, Linked to International Romance Scam

A 27-year-old Nigerian national overstayed his medical visa in India and was arrested in Delhi with 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over ₹10 crore. Authorities say he was a key member of a syndicate that posed as US and UK citizens on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. They lured Indian men and women into fake romances before demanding fees for “customs duty,” GST and other charges. The case began when a victim from Lucknow paid nearly ₹68 lakh after befriending a profile called “Doris William.” Investigators also uncovered forged bank certificates used to make the fraud appear real. In a joint raid by the UP Special Task Force and Delhi’s Narcotics Control Bureau, officers seized the drugs along with five phones and two passports. Another suspect was arrested in mid-May in connection with the scam.

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Y
yemi

What loopholes are criminals exploiting to sustain such cross-border drug and romance scams simultaneously?

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cynthia

I understand your concern; which specific area are you curious about—customs oversight or digital transaction gaps?

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kris

The link between a medical visa overstay and major drug trafficking seems odd given the high value of the haul.

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jude

We risk reinforcing national stereotypes instead of seeing this arrest as an individual crime rather than a reflection on whole communities.

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K
kunle

Always verify online contacts and report suspicious profiles immediately, especially when romance and large money transfers are involved overseas.

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