Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Delhi High Court Protects Suspect in $18M Fake Drug Case
Vicky Ramancha is in trouble!
He's accused of selling fake versions of a medicine called Ozempic to other countries.
The police think he made almost $19 million this way.
A judge said he can't be arrested for now, but he has to help the police investigate.
He asked a court to let him out on bail before he's arrested, but the court said no because the charges are serious.
The court thinks he might try to run away or hide important evidence.
The fake drugs were caught by the US FDA, which protects people's health.
Ramancha's next court date is on September 22nd.
Delhi High Court protected Vicky Ramancha from coercive action in a fake drugs case.
Ramancha is accused of supplying $18 million worth of spurious drugs.
The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) is investigating the case involving counterfeit Ozempic.
The court has directed Ramancha to join the investigation and file a status report.
Ramancha's anticipatory bail plea was rejected by a trial court on August 11.
- Who
- Vicky Ramancha, who is accused of selling counterfeit drugs; and the Delhi High Court.
- What
- Delhi High Court granted protection from coercive action to Vicky Ramancha, accused of supplying spurious drugs.
- When
- The court order was given on August 19th and the next hearing is on September 22.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The High Court is protecting Ramancha from immediate arrest while the case is investigated.
Accusation
Defense
Seriousness of Charges vs Presumption of Innocence
Accusation
Supplying fake drugs poses direct threats to public health and safety.
Defense
Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Accused
- Vicky Ramancha
- Allegation
- Supplying $18 million in spurious drugs
- Drugs
- Counterfeit Ozempic
- Investigating Agency
- Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police
- Court Protection
- No coercive action until the next hearing date
- Next Hearing
- September 22