Hyderabad, India — A Kenyan woman identified as Sylvenda Khasoha has been deported from Hyderabad after being detained by Indian authorities over alleged involvement in drug trafficking and flesh trade activities, officials have confirmed.
Khasoha was among three foreign nationals arrested by the Telangana state’s EAGLE Force during a special operation targeting illegal activities involving foreign overstayers. The trio was found to be living in India illegally, using forged passports and visas, and engaging in unlawful businesses including drug peddling and solicitation, investigators said.
Illegal Entry and Forged Documents
According to investigators, the suspects travelled from Delhi by air and then illegally entered Visakhapatnam, where they rented an apartment and reportedly lived a lavish lifestyle funded through criminal activities.
During questioning, the trio admitted to involvement in drug distribution networks and flesh trade operations in parts of southern India. Further verification by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Hyderabad confirmed that Sylvenda Khasoha had overstayed her visa, which had already expired.
Biometric checks revealed inconsistencies in her travel documents, confirming the use of forged passports and visas to remain in India unlawfully.
Detention and Deportation
Following the findings, authorities obtained a Movement Restriction Order, and all three suspects were placed at the Central Crime Station (CCS) Detention Centre in Hyderabad. After more than one month in custody, Indian immigration authorities issued an exit permit for Khasoha.
She was subsequently deported to Kenya under immigration law provisions governing foreign nationals who overstay visas or are involved in criminal activity.
Crackdown on Foreign Crime Syndicates
Telangana police say the operation is part of a broader crackdown on foreign nationals involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, and document forgery.
“India will not tolerate illegal stay or criminal activity by foreign nationals. Strict action, including detention and deportation, will continue,” a senior immigration official said.
The investigation into the remaining suspects and possible wider criminal networks is ongoing.
