Nigerian Man Claims Indian Police Framed Him In N360m Cocaine Case
A Nigerian man, Frank Nandi, has alleged before an Indian court that he was falsely accused by the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Mumbai Police, who he claims planted cocaine on him during his arrest.
Nandi, 39, was arrested last Saturday near PJ Colony on Orlem Marve Road in the Malad area following a tip-off to the ANC’s Worli unit.
According to Indian media reports, police claimed they found a bag containing 200 grams of a white powder suspected to be cocaine, valued at around Rs 2 crore (approximately ₦360 million). A Honda City car was also seized during the arrest.
While appearing before a Holiday Court on Sunday, Nandi denied ownership of the drugs, insisting, “The police simply arrested me, planted the bag on me, took photos and videos, and later said the seizure was drugs. I completely deny this.”
When advised by the court to seek legal representation, Nandi requested to first speak with his wife. The magistrate ordered the police to allow him to make the call and directed that he remain in custody while investigations continue.
His case adds to the growing number of Nigerians facing drug-related charges in India.
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