ake Cancer Drug Ring: SIT Arrests Mastermind After Return From Azerbaijan

Authorities identified the accused as a repeat offender who had previously been linked to a spurious drug distribution network. Investigators allege that he later established a front business in Chennai in his wife's name.

The investigation has uncovered an alleged supply network involving counterfeit and relabelled medicines that were distributed to hospitals and clinics in Bengaluru.

Police had issued a lookout notice as investigators attempted to trace the accused. His return to India led to his immediate detention at the airport.

The suspect is now being questioned in custody as investigators work to establish the full supply chain and identify other people and entities allegedly involved in the distribution of the medicines.

The probe is expected to examine how the counterfeit drugs were sourced, relabelled and supplied to medical facilities.

The case has raised serious concerns over the circulation of spurious medicines in the healthcare system, particularly when counterfeit products are presented as genuine cancer treatments.

Investigators are now focusing on the wider network and the financial trail linked to the alleged operation.