LUCKNOW, July 19 -- An investigation into a Rs.68-lakh cyber fraud targeting a Lucknow resident led the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) to uncover an alleged international cyber fraud and narcotics trafficking network, culminating in the arrest of a Nigerian national in Delhi with 5.085 kg of methamphetamine, an addictive drug, worth over Rs.10 crore in the international market.

The accused, identified as Obase Prosper, a native of Imo State, Nigeria, was arrested in a joint operation by the UP STF and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) from the RK Puram area of Delhi on Saturday evening. Officials also recovered five mobile phones and two passports from his possession.

According to STF officials, the operation stemmed from an on...