A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is facing drug trafficking charges in the country.
It was learnt on Wednesday that the suspect entered India on a business visa but was later arrested for allegedly selling hard drugs.
After arriving in India, Soporuchukwu reportedly travelled to Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he became connected with suspected drug dealers.
He was accused of buying MDMA crystals and selling them to college students and IT workers.
The report stated that Beguru police arrested him in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals near Begur Lake and AECS Layout Road.
According to a report by the New Indian Express, the High Court of Karnataka dismissed Soporuchukwu’s bail application.
“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report said.
The court also noted that the Nigerian had overstayed his visa, according to the report.
Soporuchukwu’s case adds to the growing number of Nigerians facing arrest and prosecution in India over alleged drug-related offences.
