NRI’s Visa Revoked Over ‘Opium’ Perfume Confusion

Indian-origin man Kapil Raghu faces deportation after perfume mistaken for drugs

Highlights: Kapil Raghu arrested after police mistook his perfume labeled “Opium” for drugs. Drug charges were dropped; the bottle contained only perfume. Visa revoked due to an administrative error; now at risk of deportation. Family faces financial strain; wife works multiple jobs to cover expenses. Attorney alleges police failed to notify the Indian Consulate as required. An Indian-origin man in Arkansas, Kapil Raghu, is facing deportati…

NRI’s Visa Revoked Over ‘Opium’ Perfume Confusion

A perfume bottle labelled “Opium” landed an Indian-origin man in Arkansas, in an emotional and financial crisis. Kapil Raghu, who lives in Benton with his American wife, was detained after police allegedly mistook a perfume bottle labelled “Opium” for the banned narcotic. The misunderstanding spiraled into a legal and immigration crisis, with the authorities now threatening to deport him from the country. Reportedly, 32-year-old Raghu was pulled…

Indian man married to American faces financial strain after Benton police mistake perfume for Opium

Highlights: An Indian-origin man’s perfume was mistaken for opium during a traffic stop. The arrest led to 30 days in ICE detention and visa revocation. The drug charge was later dropped; the perfume was confirmed not to be a narcotic. Family facing financial hardship and emotional distress. The lawyer alleges police failed to notify the Indian Consulate as required by law.An Indian-origin man living in Arkansas, US, is facing deportation after …