# EXCLUSIVE: Niger or Nigeria? India probes soybean imports over suspected tax evasion

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- Reuters, 2026-10-05 12:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/niger-or-nigeria-india-probes-soybean-imports-over-suspected-tax-evasion-sources-2026-10-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac3926d38d4b900014a0706

> Indian customs authorities are investigating a surge in soybean imports declared as coming from Niger. Sources and a customs letter seen by Reuters say officials suspect the cargoes originated in Nigeria and were mislabelled to avoid import tariffs.