# Pharmaceutical fraud and illegal drug raids in India > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pharmaceutical-fraud-and-illegal-drug-raids-in-india > Updated: 2026-09-10T17:55:08.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Authorities in India have conducted significant raids targeting unlicensed pharmaceutical operations and the distribution of substandard or counterfeit medicines. In Karnataka, the Drug Enforcement Wing of the FDA dismantled a racket in Bidadi, seizing counterfeit medicines valued at approximately Rs 5 crore. The operation uncovered an unlicensed facility that refilled low-cost medications into new vials and relabelled them to mimic expensive multinational brands, including critical ICU medications. Officials noted the faked products contained no active medicine or incorrect ingredients. Health Minister U. T. Khader has called for an interstate probe to investigate potential links to manufacturing units in other regions. In Rajasthan, the Drug Control Commissionerate raided an unlicensed warehouse in Bhiwadi, seizing 1,500 cartons of medicines valued at 4 crore rupees. Quality testing of samples from the site revealed that five failed to meet required standards. In response, inspection teams have been deployed to audit manufacturing records and supply chain documentation to ensure compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Bhiwadi illegal drug warehouse raid leads to seizure of 4 crore rupees in medicines Authorities in Rajasthan seized 4 crore rupees worth of medicines from an unlicensed warehouse in Bhiwadi after five out of 18 tested samples failed quality standards. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bhiwadi-illegal-drug-warehouse-raid-leads-to-seizure-of-4-crore-rupees-in-medicines ### 2026-08-19: Karnataka authorities seize Rs 5 crore in counterfeit medicines Karnataka authorities seized counterfeit medicines worth approximately Rs 5 crore in a Bidadi farmhouse raid, uncovering a racket that relabelled cheap drugs to mimic expensive multinational brands. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karnataka-authorities-seize-rs-5-crore-in-counterfeit-medicines --- Cite as: Pharmaceutical fraud and illegal drug raids in India. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pharmaceutical-fraud-and-illegal-drug-raids-in-india