Rs 1 Crore Bribe to Drug Officials Exposed, UP STF Busts Multi-Crore Fake Drugs Syndicate

As per TOI report, the operation revealed raids on both the medical shops and their associated warehouses. From Hey Maa Medical, officials confiscated medicines worth approximately ₹2.43 crore, while nearly ₹1 crore worth of suspect stock was recovered from Bansal Medical.

Counterfeit Network and Current Investigation

Preliminary investigations suggest that the fake medicines were sourced from Chennai and Puducherry, with the counterfeit stock distributed across 12 Indian states and Nepal, indicating an extensive cross-border network, reports Jagran.

Authorities have transferred 15 samples for lab testing to confirm their authenticity, as representatives noted that many of the seized products—branded under names like Zydus, Glenmark, Sun Pharma, and Sanofi—could be counterfeit.

Following the arrests and seizures, the Income Tax Department and Vigilance authorities have been alerted, and further action is underway. Investigations have also extended to the lockdown and inspection of nearby warehouses operated by Agarwal and his associates.