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Pharmacist Fights Extradition Over Alleged Arsenic Poisoning

4/20/2026

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Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, a British pharmacist, began his London extradition fight on April 20, 2026.
He is accused of poisoning his ex-wife's family with arsenic in June 2023, killing his ex-wife's mother.
Prosecutors allege he sent arsenic-laced food at a wedding and attempted to murder his ex-father-in-law.
His lawyers say there is insufficient evidence and that extradition could lead to torture, with a ruling expected after this week's hearing.

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Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, a British pharmacist, began his London extradition fight on April 20, 2026.
He is accused of poisoning his ex-wife's family with arsenic in June 2023, killing his ex-wife's mother.
Prosecutors allege he sent arsenic-laced food at a wedding and attempted to murder his ex-father-in-law.
His lawyers say there is insufficient evidence and that extradition could lead to torture, with a ruling expected after this week's hearing.