A Kenyan national woman was deported by the Telangana Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement after being found involved in drug trafficking and soliciting, officials said on January 7.

The woman, identified as Sylvenda Khasoha, was apprehended by the EAGLE Force in December 2025 along with two other foreign women at the State border on suspicion of involvement in the drug trade. During questioning, the trio told investigators that they had travelled from Delhi by air and illegally entered Visakhapatnam, where they rented a flat and lived a lavish lifestyle while engaging in unlawful activities, including drug peddling and soliciting.

Further investigation revealed that all three had fake passports and visas, in violation of immigration laws. Their biometric details were verified with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Hyderabad, which confirmed that the deportee had an expired visa. Following this, the EAGLE Force wrote to the FRRO seeking a Movement Restriction Order, after which the three women were lodged at the detention centre at the CCS in Hyderabad.

Officials said Sylvenda Khasoha was processed for deportation after the FRRO issued an Exit Permit.

After the issuance of an exit permit, the Khasoha was deported to Kenya under Indian immigration laws governing overstaying and involvement in criminal activity.

Upon arrival in Kenya, she is expected to be handed over to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for further questioning. Kenyan law authorities may investigate her alleged involvement in international drug trafficking and human exploitation. Depending on the outcome, she could face charges under Kenyan criminal law related to trafficking, use of fraudulent travel documents, or involvement in prostitution-related offences. Officials are likely to coordinate with Indian authorities to obtain detailed records from the investigation to support any legal proceedings.

Telangana police described the operation as part of a wider crackdown on foreign nationals engaged in drug trafficking, human trafficking, and document forgery, warning that illegal stay and criminal activity by foreigners will continue to attract strict enforcement actions.