By our reporter 19.7.2026
A Nigerian man identified as Obase Prosper, 27, has been caught in possession of N1.5b worth of methamphetamine by the police in New Delhi, India, while trying to arrest him over his involvement in an international romance scam targeting Indian citizens.
According to police investigations Prosper entered India on a medical visa but allegedly remained in the country illegally after his visa expired in 2023. He was arrested on Friday during a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and the Delhi Zonal Unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
According to the STF, Prosper was a key member of a Nigerian syndicate accused of operating sophisticated online romance scams by creating fake profiles on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp while posing as citizens of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Superintendent of Police, STF, Vishal Vikram Singh, said members of the syndicate allegedly lured Indian men and women into online romantic relationships before deceiving them with claims of sending expensive gifts, foreign currency and other valuables to India.
The STF said another Nigerian suspect, Uchenwa, had earlier been arrested in the same investigation in Delhi on May 15, 2026, while Prosper remained at large until his latest arrest.
According to investigators, intelligence gathered during efforts to apprehend Prosper revealed his alleged involvement in narcotics trafficking, prompting the STF to partner with the Narcotics Control Bureau for a coordinated raid.
During the operation, security operatives recovered 5.085 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at over ₦1.4 billion, five mobile phones and two passports.
Authorities said investigations are continuing to dismantle the alleged transnational criminal network and identify other members involved in the drug trafficking and cyber fraud operations.
Prosper...busted by the police for his alleged involvement in romance scam and drug trafficking.