‘It was just cologne’: Indian-origin man in Arkansas detained by ICE over perfume mistaken for 'opium'; writes letter to resolve his immigration status October 04, 2025 at 01:30AM

An Indian-origin man in Arkansas, Kapil Raghu, was detained by US immigration after police mistook his perfume bottle, labeled "Opium," for the illegal substance. Despite lab confirmation it was perfume, an alleged visa error led to 30 days in ICE custody. Charges were dropped, but his work visa is revoked, jeopardizing his US citizenship and family's livelihood.